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Author(s): Peter Winsley , Paul Couchman , Dai Gilbertson

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Keywords: human capital, New Zealand, science systems, systems of innovation, technological learning

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P. Winsley and L. Hammond, ‘Policies for transforming the science and innovation system in New Zealand: 1988-97’, Prometheus, 15, 2, 1997, pp. 267–278.
M. Abramowitz, ‘Resource and output trends in the United States since 1870’, AER Papers and Proceedings, 46, 1956, pp. 5–23.
R. Solow, ‘Technical change and the aggregate production function’, Review of Economics and Statistics, 39, 1957, pp. 312–320.
P. Romer, ‘Implementing a national technology strategy with self-organizing industry investment boards’, Brookings Papers: Microeconomics, 2, 1993, pp. 345–399.
P. Romer, ‘Endogenous technological change’, Journal of Political Economy, 98, 5, (Part 2), 1990, pp. 71–102.
Richard Dawkins termed the word ‘meme’ to describe anything (ideas, beliefs, philosophies, DNA etc.) that flow immortal through mortal vessels, whether those vessels be minds, bodies, microchips.
P. Winsley, A Study of Technological Innovation in New Zealand. Unpublished PhD Thesis. Victoria University, Wellington, 1997.
New Zealand has recently been racked by a serious of financial scandals involving politicians and senior public servants.
D. Coe and E. Helpman International R&D Spillovers. Working Paper of the International Monetary Fund, 1993.
R. Florida and M. Kenney, The Breakthrough Illusion, Basic Books, New York, 1990.
M. Cimoli and G. Dosi, ‘Technological paradigms, patterns of learning and development: an introductory roadmap’, Journal of Evolutionary Economics, 5, 1995, pp. 243–268.
M. Dodgson and R. Rothwell (eds), The Handbook of Industrial Innovation, Edward Elgar, Aldershot, 1994.
K. Arrow, ‘The economic implications of learning by doing’, Review of Economic Studies, 29, 80, 1962, pp. 155–173.
M. Maidique and B. Zirger, ‘The new product learning cycle’, Research Policy, 14, 1985, pp. 299–313.
K. Pavitt, ‘Sectoral patterns of technical change. Towards a taxonomy and a theory’, Research Polity, 13, 6, 1984, pp. 343–373.
D. Foray and C. Freeman (eds), Technology and the Wealth of Nations: The Dynamics of Constructed Advantage, Pinter, London, 1993.
J. Stiglitz, ‘Learning to learn, localised learning and technological progress’, in: P. Dasgupta and P. Stoneman, Economic Policy and Technological Performance, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1987, pp. 125–153.
B. Lundvall (ed.), National Systems of Innovation: Towards a Theory of Innovation and Interactive Learning, Pinter Publishers, London, 1992.
C. Freeman, ‘Critical survey; the economics of technical change’, Cambridge Journal of Economics, 18, 1994, pp. 463–514.
R. Nelson (ed.), National Systems of Innovation: A Comparative Study, Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1993.
Human capital’ is shorthand for the skills, knowledge and competencies embodied in people.
R. Lucas, ‘On the mechanics of economic development’, Journal of Monetary Economics, 22, 1, 1988, pp. 3–42.
P. Romer, ‘The Origins of Endogenous Growth’, Journal of Economic Perspectives, 8, 1, 1994, pp. 3–22.
Bush, V., Science: The Endless Frontier, United States Office of Scientific Research and Development. Washington, DC, 1945.
M. Gibbons and R. Johnston, ‘The role of science in technological innovation’, Research Policy, 3, 3, 1974.
R. Nelson and R. Levin, The influence of science, university research and technical societies on industrial R&D and technical advance. Policy Discussion Paper Series No. 3, Yale University, 1986.
K. Pavitt, ‘What makes basic research economically useful?’, Research Policy, 20, 1991, pp. 109–119.
N. Rosenberg and R. Nelson, American Universities and Technical Advance in Industry, Centre for Economic Policy Research, Stanford University, 1992.
J. Senker and W. Faulkner, ‘Industrial use of public sector research in advanced technologies: a comparison of biotechnology and ceramics’, R&D Management, 22, 2, 1992, pp. 157–175.

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[1] P. Winsley and L. Hammond, ‘Policies for transforming the science and innovation system in New Zealand: 1988-97’, Prometheus, 15, 2, 1997, pp. 267–278.

[2] M. Abramowitz, ‘Resource and output trends in the United States since 1870’, AER Papers and Proceedings, 46, 1956, pp. 5–23.

[3] R. Solow, ‘Technical change and the aggregate production function’, Review of Economics and Statistics, 39, 1957, pp. 312–320.

[4] P. Romer, ‘Implementing a national technology strategy with self-organizing industry investment boards’, Brookings Papers: Microeconomics, 2, 1993, pp. 345–399.

[5] P. Romer, ‘Endogenous technological change’, Journal of Political Economy, 98, 5, (Part 2), 1990, pp. 71–102.

[6] Richard Dawkins termed the word ‘meme’ to describe anything (ideas, beliefs, philosophies, DNA etc.) that flow immortal through mortal vessels, whether those vessels be minds, bodies, microchips.

[7] P. Winsley, A Study of Technological Innovation in New Zealand. Unpublished PhD Thesis. Victoria University, Wellington, 1997.

[8] New Zealand has recently been racked by a serious of financial scandals involving politicians and senior public servants.

[9] D. Coe and E. Helpman International R&D Spillovers. Working Paper of the International Monetary Fund, 1993.

[10] R. Florida and M. Kenney, The Breakthrough Illusion, Basic Books, New York, 1990.

[11] M. Cimoli and G. Dosi, ‘Technological paradigms, patterns of learning and development: an introductory roadmap’, Journal of Evolutionary Economics, 5, 1995, pp. 243–268.

[12] M. Dodgson and R. Rothwell (eds), The Handbook of Industrial Innovation, Edward Elgar, Aldershot, 1994.

[13] K. Arrow, ‘The economic implications of learning by doing’, Review of Economic Studies, 29, 80, 1962, pp. 155–173.

[14] M. Maidique and B. Zirger, ‘The new product learning cycle’, Research Policy, 14, 1985, pp. 299–313.

[15] K. Pavitt, ‘Sectoral patterns of technical change. Towards a taxonomy and a theory’, Research Polity, 13, 6, 1984, pp. 343–373.

[16] D. Foray and C. Freeman (eds), Technology and the Wealth of Nations: The Dynamics of Constructed Advantage, Pinter, London, 1993.

[17] J. Stiglitz, ‘Learning to learn, localised learning and technological progress’, in: P. Dasgupta and P. Stoneman, Economic Policy and Technological Performance, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1987, pp. 125–153.

[18] B. Lundvall (ed.), National Systems of Innovation: Towards a Theory of Innovation and Interactive Learning, Pinter Publishers, London, 1992.

[19] C. Freeman, ‘Critical survey; the economics of technical change’, Cambridge Journal of Economics, 18, 1994, pp. 463–514.

[20] R. Nelson (ed.), National Systems of Innovation: A Comparative Study, Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1993.

[21] Human capital’ is shorthand for the skills, knowledge and competencies embodied in people.

[22] R. Lucas, ‘On the mechanics of economic development’, Journal of Monetary Economics, 22, 1, 1988, pp. 3–42.

[23] P. Romer, ‘The Origins of Endogenous Growth’, Journal of Economic Perspectives, 8, 1, 1994, pp. 3–22.

[24] Bush, V., Science: The Endless Frontier, United States Office of Scientific Research and Development. Washington, DC, 1945.

[25] M. Gibbons and R. Johnston, ‘The role of science in technological innovation’, Research Policy, 3, 3, 1974.

[26] R. Nelson and R. Levin, The influence of science, university research and technical societies on industrial R&D and technical advance. Policy Discussion Paper Series No. 3, Yale University, 1986.

[27] K. Pavitt, ‘What makes basic research economically useful?’, Research Policy, 20, 1991, pp. 109–119.

[28] N. Rosenberg and R. Nelson, American Universities and Technical Advance in Industry, Centre for Economic Policy Research, Stanford University, 1992.

[29] J. Senker and W. Faulkner, ‘Industrial use of public sector research in advanced technologies: a comparison of biotechnology and ceramics’, R&D Management, 22, 2, 1992, pp. 157–175.