This paper surveys some of the most noteworthy literature on the diffusion of process
technologies from the point of view of economics. It examines the main theoretical …

This paper surveys the theoretical literature on the timing of new technology adoption. It
presents the state of the art as it falls into two major categories, depending on whether the …

This paper argues that input-intensity and a lack of democratic control over the conditions for
advanced technology adoption indicates that low-tech approaches, despite generating …

The criticality of service innovation in building and sustaining competitive advantage is
gaining increasing recognition in the marketplace. Using empirical data from US and …

In this article we construct a general duration model of technology adoption that incorporates
the main factors discussed in different theories of diffusion of new process technologies. The …

In contrast to the prevailing supply-side explanation that price decreases are the key driver
of a sales takeoff, we argue that outward shifting supply and demand curves lead to market …

This paper anlyzes how the international diffusion of technology fits historically within the
overall process of 'spurts' of industrialization and what lessons can be learned by the …

Aborda a história da mudança tecnológica no setor agropecuário brasileiro, por meio da
complexidade das trajetórias de inovação ao longo da cadeia produtiva. A proposta é a de …

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The objective of this article is to assess the influence of variables over which suppliers have
control (supply-side variables) on the adoption of innovations in addition to adopter-side …