Rate and Direction of Inventive Activity

Discover the pivotal insights of "Rate and Direction of Inventive Activity" by the Economic Research Associates Staff, published by Princeton University Press in 2015. This comprehensive volume consists of 648 pages that delve into the intersection of invention and economic theory. Originally published in 1962, this collection of papers examines how political economy influences our inventive capacities and the intricacies of decision-making processes within various industrial laboratories.

The Princeton Legacy Library employs cutting-edge print-on-demand technology to revive this essential work, ensuring that important scholarly contributions are accessible once again. Whether you're a researcher, student, or a curious mind interested in technological innovations and their economic aspects in the United States, this book is an invaluable resource that enhances understanding of how inventive activity is shaped and directed.