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Silent innovation: corporate strategizing in early nanotechnology evolution

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  • Maj Andersen, 2011. "Silent innovation: corporate strategizing in early nanotechnology evolution," The Journal of Technology Transfer, Springer, vol. 36(6), pages 680-696, December.
  • Handle: RePEc:kap:jtecht:v:36:y:2011:i:6:p:680-696
    DOI: 10.1007/s10961-011-9215-x
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    Keywords

    Nanotechnology; Corporate strategy; Evolutionary economics; Evolutionary capabilities; Technology evolution; Construction; Windows; Eco-innovation; Green nanotechnology; L11; L22; L61; L74;
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    JEL classification:

    • L11 - Industrial Organization - - Market Structure, Firm Strategy, and Market Performance - - - Production, Pricing, and Market Structure; Size Distribution of Firms
    • L22 - Industrial Organization - - Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior - - - Firm Organization and Market Structure
    • L61 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Manufacturing - - - Metals and Metal Products; Cement; Glass; Ceramics
    • L74 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Primary Products and Construction - - - Construction

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