Giovanni Dosi, Richard R. Nelson,Chapter 3 - Technical Change and Industrial Dynamics as Evolutionary Processes, Editor(s): Bronwyn H. Hall, Nathan Rosenberg, Handbook of the Economics of Innovation, North-Holland,Volume 1, 2010, Pages 51-127, ISSN 2210-8807, ISBN 9780444519955, https://doi.org/10.1016/S0169-7218(10)01003-8.(https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0169721810010038) Evolutionary Perspective on Technology: The paper places technological advancement within an evolutionary framework, linking it to broader concepts …
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Book summary: Flyvberg & Gardener (2023), How big things get done
Flyvbjerg, B., & Gardner, D. (2023). How Big Things Get Done: The Surprising Factors that Determine the Fate of Every Project, from Home Renovations to Space Exploration and Everything in Between. New York: Random House. ISBN 9780593239513 Prevalence of Project Failures: Most big projects, whether government-funded or small home renovations, often exceed budgetsand timelines. Iron …
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Book Chapter Summary: Fagerberg, Jan, ‘Innovation: A Guide to the Literature’
Fagerberg, Jan, 'Innovation: A Guide to the Literature', in Jan Fagerberg, and David C. Mowery (eds), The Oxford Handbook of Innovation (2006; online edn, Oxford Academic, 2 Sept. 2009), https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780199286805.003.0001, accessed 12 Nov. 2023. Innovation as a Fundamental Human Activity: Fagerberg argues that innovation is an inherent part of human history and development. He asserts …
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Journey Through a DPhil
Introduction to My Blog and Doctorate Journey Welcome to my new blog, a digital narrative chronicling my doctoral journey at the University of Oxford. Here, I plan to share insights, experiences, and the inevitable challenges that accompany my pursuit of a Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil) in Sustainable Urban Development. This journey is not just about …
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