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| Author: | Saviotti, P. P. |
| Title: | Systems theory and technological change. |
| Journal: | Futures
1986 : DEC, VOL. 18:6, p. 773-786 |
| Index terms: | TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE ENVIRONMENT SYSTEMS THEORY |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | A different approach to the analysis of technological change traditionally offered by neo-classical economist is presented. For representation of technologies,a general system approach is developed,within which two sets of variables must be described: the internal structure of a technology and its environment. Using this approach changes in technology are described by the process of adaptation of technologies to their external environment,similar to the concepts of homeostasis and self-regulation in biological and electronic systems. |
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