Nanotechnology as general-purpose technology: Empirical evidence and implications

Technology Analysis and Strategic Management

Volumn 23, Issue 2, 2011, Pages 175-192

  Shea, Christine M ^a   Grinde, Roger ^a   Elmslie, Bruce ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE   (United States)

Author keywords

General purpose technology; Nanotechnology; Patent analysis

Indexed keywords

APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY; HIGH TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY; INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS; NANOTECHNOLOGY; RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT; SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY;

UNITED STATES;

EID: 79551535250     PISSN: 09537325     EISSN: 14653990     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/09537325.2011.543336     Document Type: Article

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