The Dynamics of Technology: A Methodological Framework for Techno-Economic Analyses

Technology is taking on an increasingly central and determining role in society, and can provide contradictory results: wealth on the one hand, but also unemployment, environmental imbalances and other social problems on the other. Manufacturing techniques and production organization are chosen in every country based mainly on the specific needs of the companies, while the real needs of each population are often quite different. Already, in order to prevent all forms of technology from beco...