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Moore's Law

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The observation that the number of transistors on a microchip doubles approximately every two years, though the cost of computers is halved, promoting rapid economic growth in technology sectors.

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Complementary Goods

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Goods or services that are used together with the existing technology product, which can enhance product demand and stimulate new market creation.

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Research and Development (R&D)

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Investment in R&D can stimulate technological advancements, increasing productivity and economic growth, but also creates a financial risk.

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Network Effects

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Describe how the value of a good or service increases as more people use it, leading to positive feedback loops and potentially creating market dominance.

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Economies of Scale

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Describes the cost advantage that arises with increased output of a product, which can lead to market dominance and monopolistic competition.

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Technology Life Cycle

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Describes the commercial gain of a product through the expense of research and development phase, and the financial return during its 'mature' phase, significantly affecting the pace of economic growth.

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Creative Destruction

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Refers to the incessant product and process innovation mechanism by which new production units replace outdated ones, contributing to the dynamism of industries and long-term economic growth.

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Human Capital

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Investment in human capital, such as education and training, increases the innovative capacities of the workforce, contributing to the development of new technologies and economic expansion.

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Disruptive Innovation

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An innovation that significantly alters the way that consumers, industries, or businesses operate, often displacing established market-leading firms and products.

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Technology Adoption Lifecycle

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Sociological model describing the adoption or acceptance of a new product or innovation, characterized by the demographic and psychological characteristics of defined adopter groups.

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Knowledge Economy

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An economy primarily based on the production, distribution, and use of knowledge and information, which alters labor market demands and ushers in new technological advancements.

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Innovation Diffusion Theory

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Theory that seeks to explain how, why, and at what rate new ideas and technology spread through cultures, impacting societal growth and market structures.

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Technology Spillovers

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When innovations in one firm or industry improve the performance or reduce the costs for other firms or industries, often accelerating overall economic growth.

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Digital Divide

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Refers to the gap between demographics and regions that have access to modern information and communication technology, and those that don't or have restricted access.

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First-mover Advantage

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The competitive advantage that a company gains by being the first to market with a new product or service, potentially leading to market dominance and higher returns on investment.

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Learning Curve

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Describes how the cost of production typically decreases over time as a company gains experience, improving economic efficiency and market competitiveness.

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Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)

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Legal rights granted to creators to protect their innovations can promote inventive activities by ensuring innovators can reap economic rewards, influencing market structure and competition.

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Open Innovation

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A business model wherein companies utilize external ideas and innovations as well as internal ones, fostering a more dynamic flow of knowledge and potentially leading to rapid advancements.

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Incremental Innovation

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Small improvements or upgrades made to existing products, services, or processes that maintain competitiveness and can lead to increased productivity.

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Path Dependency

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The tendency of a market or technology to follow a particular course into the future as a result of historical factors, even if alternative options become available.

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