Technology Diffusion: Measurement, Causes and Consequences
69 Pages Posted: 30 Sep 2014
Date Written: September 2014
Abstract
This chapter discusses different approaches pursued to explore three broad questions related to technology diffusion: what general patterns characterize the diffusion of technologies, and how have they changed over time; what are the key drivers of technology, and what are the macroeconomic consequences of technology. We prioritize in our discussion unified approaches to these three questions that are based on direct measures of technology.
Keywords: business cycles, drivers of technology, technology diffusion
JEL Classification: E3, O3, O4
Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation
Comin, Diego and Mestieri, Marti, Technology Diffusion: Measurement, Causes and Consequences (September 2014). CEPR Discussion Paper No. DP10163, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2503393
Diego Comin (Contact Author)
Harvard University - Business School (HBS) ( email )
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