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Theoretical and Empirical Literature on Diffusion: A Move Towards a Broader Perspective

In: Dynamics of Distribution and Diffusion of New Technology

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  • Claude Diebolt

    (BETA/CNRS)

  • Tapas Mishra

    (University of Southampton)

  • Mamata Parhi

    (University of Roehampton)

Abstract

Diffusion of new technologies broadly refers to the mechanism or process that spreads the improved technologies across socio-economic structure such as individuals, firms, or societies. It has been rightfully pointed out that the process of ‘diffusion’ is a quintessential part in innovation since without being widely circulated the new technology would have little productive or socio-economic significance. In many ways, understanding the mechanisms by which innovations are being adopted among a group of firms or individuals also renders insights as to how firms and other agents pursue innovative activities (viz., launching new products or creating new processes) to generate higher economic and social welfare as the learning and feedback effects which arise during the process of adoption enhance the original innovation (Hall 2004). Thus, the process of adoption/diffusion is not only significant in itself due to its impacts but is also instrumental in triggering further improvements in technology that leads to higher innovation at large.

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  • Claude Diebolt & Tapas Mishra & Mamata Parhi, 2016. "Theoretical and Empirical Literature on Diffusion: A Move Towards a Broader Perspective," India Studies in Business and Economics, in: Dynamics of Distribution and Diffusion of New Technology, chapter 0, pages 15-44, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:isbchp:978-3-319-32744-0_2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-32744-0_2
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