The Positive Sum Strategy: Harnessing Technology for Economic Growth

Rosenberg, Nathan (Editor), and Landau, Ralph (Editor)

ISBN 10: 0309036305 / ISBN 13: 9780309036306

Published by National Academies Press, Washington, D.C., 1986

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Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 656 p. Audience: General/trade. No previous owner's name. Clean, tight pages. No bent corners. No remainder mark. EB 107.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Positive Sum Strategy: Harnessing Technology for Economic Growth
• Publisher: National Academies Press, Washington, D.C.
• Publication Date: 1986
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0309036305
• ISBN 13: 9780309036306
• Binding: Hard cover
• Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket.

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Synopsis

This volume provides a state-of-the-art review of the relationship between technology and economic growth. Many of the 42 chapters discuss the political and corporate decisions for what one author calls a "Competitiveness Policy." As contributor John A. Young states, "Technology is our strongest advantage in world competition. Yet we do not capitalize on our preeminent position, and other countries are rapidly closing the gap." This lively volume provides many fresh insights including "two unusually balanced and illuminating discussions of Japan," Science noted.

About the Author

Ralph Landau was the founder of Scientific Design Company, Inc., and received more than 50 honors and awards in his lifetime, including the National Medal of Technology, the Founders Award of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, the Chemical Industry Medal, and the Perkin Medal.