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Peer reviewedHueckel, Glenn – Science, 1975
Presents the contention that in light of a historical perspective to technology and growth an optimistic view of the possibility for continuous technological development is not foolish. (GS)
Descriptors: Economic Development, Economic Factors, Models, Natural Resources
Peer reviewedAbelson, Philip H. – Science, 1975
Summarizes factors that will create severe energy shortages by 1980. Indicates that conservation is not enough, and the quickest path toward relief is the expansion of surface mining of low-sulfur coal in the Rocky Mountain states. (GS)
Descriptors: Economic Factors, Editorials, Energy, Energy Conservation
Peer reviewedMoncrief, Lewis W. – Science, 1970
Pollution is seen as prevalent throughout man's history and currently accentuated by democracy, industrialization, and capitalism. Faith in technology, lack of decisive response by social institutions, and absence of personal moral direction mediate against rapid solution of the environmental crisis. (JM)
Descriptors: Anthropology, Cultural Influences, Democratic Values, Economic Factors
Peer reviewedGriliches, Zvi – Science, 1987
Discusses the relationship and contributions of research and development (R&D) to productivity growth in the United States. Focuses on the impacts of industrial R&D and presents study results on trends in productivity. (ML)
Descriptors: Business Cycles, Economic Change, Economic Factors, Economic Progress
