Science, technology, and the economic future /

Science, technology, and the economic future /

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Bibliographic Details
Imprint:	New York : New York Academy of Sciences, ©1998.
Description:	xi, 224 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language:	English
Subject:	Economic development. Economic policy. Science and state. Economic development. Economic policy. Science and state.
Format:	Print Book
Local Note:	Includes contribution by Kenneth W. Dam: "The policy crisis over cryptography in the Information Age: Who says who can access what?"
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/3788612

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Other authors / contributors:	Raymond, Susan Ueber. Dam, Kenneth W.
ISBN:	1573311472 9781573311472
Summary:	The authors begin by exploring the formulation of technology policy in such areas as national security, defense and cryptography. They examine environmental issues ranging from emissions standards and the future of the electric vehicle to world population projections. They discuss ways of spurring growth in America's research-intensive industries, including a look at integrating the military and civilian technology base. Finally they address such global issues as trade negotiations, financial services, and recent developments in Russia and China.

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Summary:	A collection of articles generated from the Academy's Science and Technology Policy Programs in which leading experts address critical issues, including policy formulation, the environment, R&D resources, and global relationships.
Physical Description:	xi, 224 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
ISBN:	1573311472 9781573311472