Technology Diffusion: Measurement, Causes, and Consequences
Diego Comin* and Martí Mestieri†, *Harvard University, NBER and CEPR, USA, †Toulouse School of Economics, France
Abstract
This chapter discusses different approaches pursued to explore three broad questions related to technology diffusion: what general patterns characterize the diffusion of technologies, and how have they changed over time?; what are the key drivers of technology?; and what are the macroeconomic consequences of technology? We prioritize in our discussion unified approaches to these three questions that are based on direct measures of technology.
Keywords
Technology Measurement; Technology Diffusion; Innovation; Medium Term Business Cycles; Innovation ...
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