Engineering-oriented approach to the adoption of technology

PROPOSES THAT A BLENDING OF ENGINEERING PRINCIPLES AND ECONOMIC MODELS IS PART OF MODERN TECHNOLOGICAL GROWTH.

Fei, J. C. · 1970

Abstract

TO DEMONSTRATE THIS PREMISE, THREE ENGINEERING PRINCIPLES ARE DISCUSSED WHICH RELATE TO THE PROBLEMS OF ECONOMIC PRODUCTION IN THE BRICK INDUSTRY AND WHICH CAN BE ADOPTED BY OTHER INDUSTRIES. THIS PAPER WAS PREPARED AS AN INTRODUCTORY CHAPTER OF A MONOGRAPH ON TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION WHICH USES THE BRICK INDUSTRY IN TAIWAN AS A CASE STUDY.

Connected topics

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Classification

Document type: Studies & Literature Reviews
DEC type: Other USAID Supported Study/Document
Subject: Industry and technology (General and research)
DEC terms: Economic theoriesIndustrial developmentTechnological changeTechnology adoptionTechnology assessment
Authoring organization: Yale University
Language: English

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