Mastering A New Role: Shaping Technology Policy For National Economic Performance (prospering In A Global Economy)

Synopsis

Trends And Challenges -- Goals And Policy Actions -- 1. Background: The Postwar U.s. Technology Enterprise -- Four Distinguishing Characteristics Of The U.s. Technology Enterprise -- The Postwar Performance Of The U.s. Technology Enterprise In Perspective -- 2. The Changing Demands On National Technology Policy And Strategy -- Rising Technical Intensity And The Revolution In Production Systems -- Toward A Technologically Multipolar And Interdependent World -- The Geopolitical Premium On Economic Strength -- Conclusion: Weaknesses Exposed -- 3. Strengths And Weaknesses Of The U.s. Technology Enterprise -- Strengths Of The U.s. Technology Enterprise -- Weaknesses Of The U.s. Technology Enterprise -- Conclusion: The Need For Change -- 4. A New Mission For U.s. Technology -- Underlying Trends And Resulting Challenges -- Four Goals Of A New National Technology Strategy -- Recommended Policy Actions. Committee On Technology Policy Options In A Global Economy, National Academy Of Engineering. Series Statement On Cover: Prospering In A Global Economy. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 110-121) And Index.