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An introduction to evolutionary theories in economics

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This paper presents the basic ideas and methodologies of a set of contemporary contributions which are grouped under the general heading of “evolutionary economics”. Some achievements-especially with regard to the analysis of technological change and economic dynamics-are illustrated, some unresolved issues are discussed and a few promising topics of research are flagged.

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  1. Department of Economics, University of Rome “La Sapienza”, Rome, Italy

    Giovanni Dosi (Visiting Scholar)

  2. Center for Research in Management, University of California, Berkeley, California, USA

    Giovanni Dosi (Visiting Scholar)

  3. Columbia University and NBER, Stanford, California, USA

    Richard R. Nelson

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This article draws on a chapter prepared for the book Market and Organization: The Competitive Firm and its Environment, edited within an EEC/Tempus Programme by LATAPSES, Nice, France, and Iside, Rome.

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Dosi, G., Nelson, R.R. An introduction to evolutionary theories in economics. J Evol Econ 4, 153–172 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01236366

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