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The Internet's Coming of Age (2001), Table of Contents Key study in CSTB’s series of penetrating analyses of the evolution of the Internet, this report characterizes the Internet at the beginning of the 21st century, focusing on the evolution of key technical and business trends. It relates those trends to broader social and economic concerns, illuminating areas where public policy may become more important, while presenting arguments against premature or transplanted regulatory approaches. It provides a case study of the evolution of telephony over the Internet. Also found in: Internet ~ E commerce |
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Revolution in the U.S. Information Infrastructure While societies have always had information infrastructures, the power and reach of today's information technologies offer opportunities to transform work and family lives in an unprecedented fashion. This volume, a collection of six papers presented at the 1994 National Academy of Engineering Meeting Technical Session, presents a range of views on the subject of the revolution in the U.S. information infrastructure. The papers cover a variety of current issues including an overview of the technological developments driving the evolution of information infrastructures and where they will lead; the development of the Internet, particularly the government's role in its evolution; the impact of regulatory reform and antitrust enforcement on the telecommunications revolution; and perspectives from the computer, wireless, and satellite communications industries. Also found in: Internet |
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The Government Role in Civilian Technology As U.S. industry faces worldwide challenges, policymakers are asking questions about the role of the federal government--not only in promoting basic research but also in ushering new innovations to the marketplace. This book offers an expert consensus on how government and industry together can respond to the new realities of a global marketplace. The volume offers firm conclusions about policy and organizational changes with the greatest potential to improve our technological competitiveness--and presents three alternative approaches for a new federal role. Also found in: Patent Administration ~ Technology Transfer ~ Biotech/Pharma |
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The Changing Economics of Medical Technology Americans praise medical technology for saving lives and improving health. Yet, new technology is often cited as a key factor in skyrocketing medical costs. This volume examines how economic incentives for innovation are changing and what that means for the future of health care. Up-to-date with a wide variety of examples and case studies, this book explores how payment, patent, and regulatory policies--as well as the involvement of numerous government agencies--affect the introduction and use of new pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and surgical procedures. It also includes detailed comparisons of policies and patterns of technological innovation in Western Europe and Japan. Also found in: Trademarks ~ Biotech/Pharma |
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