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In defence of generalized Darwinism
The original publication is available at: www.springerlink.com Copyright SpringerDarwin himself suggested the idea of generalizing the core Darwinian principles to cover the evolution of social entities. Also in the nineteenth century, influential social scientists proposed their extension to political society and economic institutions. Nevertheless, misunderstanding and misrepresentation have hindered the realization of the powerful potential in this longstanding idea. Some critics confuse generalization with analogy. Others mistakenly presume that generalizing Darwinism necessarily involves biological reductionism. This essay outlines the types of phenomena to which a generalized Darwinism applies, and upholds that there is no reason to exclude social or economic entities. © 2008 Springer-Verlag.Peer reviewe
Industry diversity and its impact on the innovation performance of firms
Diversity, Innovation performance, Evolution of industries, Jacobs externalities, Panel data, O30,
Demand, innovation, and the dynamics of market structure: The role of experimental users and diverse preferences
O30, L10, L60,