Abstract
The objective of this thesis is to study and analyze the economics of technological innovation in relation to market and industry analysis as applied to the Egyptian food processing industry. The research is motivated by the importance and impact of technological innovation on economic and industry processes, particularly pertaining to feasibility of technological adoption and subsequent diffusion of innovative technologies. The Egyptian Food Processing Industry is analyzed fully using descriptive microeconomic methodology and by utilizing an industry wise supply chain analysis. The main analytical elements include Stein's competitive advantage, Stoneman's rate of technology diffusion, and sensitivity analysis. The industry requires immediate technological gains in order to realize its benefits into the formal economy. The analysis reveals that with technological adoption, an innovative firm could achieve higher internal rates of return associated with gained competitive advantages. Diffusion of innovations, on the other hand, would essentially map technological adoption to output productivity, hence achieving economic development for our nation.
Department
Economics Department
Degree Name
MA in Economics
Date of Award
2-1-2006
Online Submission Date
12-27-2005
First Advisor
Tarek Selim
Committee Member 1
Tarek Selim
Committee Member 2
Adel Beshai
Committee Member 3
John W Salevurakis
Document Type
Thesis
Extent
222 leaves :
Library of Congress Subject Heading 1
Food industry and trade
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APA Citation
Noaman, S.
(2006).Economics of technological innovation with application to the Egyptian food processing industry [Thesis, the American University in Cairo]. AUC Knowledge Fountain.
https://fount.aucegypt.edu/retro_etds/1938
MLA Citation
Noaman, Safwan M. Economics of technological innovation with application to the Egyptian food processing industry. 2006. American University in Cairo, Thesis. AUC Knowledge Fountain.
https://fount.aucegypt.edu/retro_etds/1938
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Call Number
Thesis 2005/110
Location
mmbk