The British Computer Industry

The British Computer Industry

Tim Kelly

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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2020
Materia
Economía internacional
ISBN:
9780815384427
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Originally published in 1987, this book explores the history and geography of the computer industry in Britain and the evolution of the market leader firms, STC ICL and IBM (UK). It also examines the rising rate of new firm formation in the 1980s and the technology policies adopted by successive governments and analyses how well the industry is placed to cope with the challenges of technological change and increased international competition.

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