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Dynamics of Distribution and Diffusion of New Technology

A Contribution to the Historical, Economic and Social Route of a Developing Economy

  • A comprehensive and rigorous study of technology adoption and diffusion in developing countries from historical perspective
  • Presents new results in the context of India which are both policy-reflective and of fervent interest for academic research
  • Includes the use of state-of-the-art quantitative methods with rigorous economic theory

Part of the book series: India Studies in Business and Economics (ISBE)

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Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
  2. Introduction

    • Claude Diebolt, Tapas Mishra, Mamata Parhi
    Pages 1-14
  3. Integrating Models of Diffusion: A Conceptual Framework for Research

    • Claude Diebolt, Tapas Mishra, Mamata Parhi
    Pages 45-63
  4. A Synoptic Review of the Indian Automotive and Auto Components Industry

    • Claude Diebolt, Tapas Mishra, Mamata Parhi
    Pages 65-84
  5. A Comparative Regional Analysis of Indian Auto Components Industry

    • Claude Diebolt, Tapas Mishra, Mamata Parhi
    Pages 85-102
  6. Geographical Proximity and Adoption of AMTS in Indian Auto Components Industry

    • Claude Diebolt, Tapas Mishra, Mamata Parhi
    Pages 199-221
  7. Summary and Conclusions

    • Claude Diebolt, Tapas Mishra, Mamata Parhi
    Pages 223-233
  8. Back Matter

    Pages 235-236

About this book

This book presents a comprehensive study of adoption and diffusion of technology in developing countries in a historical perspective. Combining the development of growth trajectories of the Indian economy in general and its manufacturing industry in particular, the book highlights the effective marriage between qualitative and quantitative methods for a better understanding and explaining of many hidden dynamic behaviors of adoption and diffusion trend in manufacturing industry. The use of various econometric methods is aimed to equip readers to make a judgement of the current state of diffusion pattern of new technologies in India and simulate a desirable future pattern in view of the various pro-industrial growth policies.


Authors and Affiliations

  • Faculty of Economics, BETA/CNRS, Strasbourg, France

    Claude Diebolt

  • Southampton Business School, University of Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom

    Tapas Mishra

  • Business School, University of Roehampton, London, United Kingdom

    Mamata Parhi

About the authors

Claude Diebolt is a CNRS Research Professor in Economics, esp. Cliometrics at the University of Strasbourg, France.

Tapas Mishra is an Associate Professor in Econometrics at Southampton Business School, University of Southampton, UK.

Mamata Parhi is a Senior Lecturer in Economics at Roehampton Business School, University of Roehampton, UK.


Bibliographic Information

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Softcover Book USD 109.99
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  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 109.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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