Macro-policies for Appropriate Technology: An Introductory Classification
Author(s)
Stewart, Frances
Abstract
This discussion attempts to identify and classify the main areas in which we should look for macro-policies for appropriate technology. Three conclusions are underlines: 1) political and economy factors are significant and must be built into the analysis from the state and not added in at the end; 2) cumulative forces need to be taken into account because current options may be severely limited by past decisions; 3) Changing “the composition of units” can be significant for every variable and might be one of the most effective ways of promoting appropriate technology.
