Diffusion as time-dependent result of technological evolution, competition, and policies: the case of cleaner iron and steel technologies

Journal of Cleaner Production

Volumn 16, Issue 1 SUPPL. 1, 2008, Pages S58-S66

  Nill, Jan ^a  

^a JOINT RESEARCH CENTRE   (Italy)

Author keywords

Evolutionary economics; Innovation diffusion; Smelting reduction technology

Indexed keywords

COMPETITION; DIFFUSION; INNOVATION; TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER;

EVOLUTIONARY ECONOMICS; INNOVATION DIFFUSION; SMELTING REDUCTION TECHNOLOGY; TECHNOLOGICAL COMPETITION;

STEELMAKING;

EID: 36849013054     PISSN: 09596526     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2007.10.004     Document Type: Article

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