Technological change enhancing productivity and economic growth

摘要

One criticism of many research papers (and the research field of innovation is not immune from this deficiency) is that they are not sufficiently grounded in theory. Therefore, Albert N. Link's edited contribution to the International Library of Critical Writings in Economics is particularly welcome. The volume, which is structured in five parts, brings together practically all the key writings on the economics of invention and innovation -in other words, the seminal articles that have laid the groundwork for contemporary research in the field.I will not attempt to summarize all these articles, but provide below a broad review of this book and identify some genuine highlights.