The Displacement of One Technology by Another,as Shown by Two

question 109

Multiple Choice

The displacement of one technology by another,as shown by two S-shaped curves on a graph,is referred to as

• A) economies of scope versus operating leverage.
• B) technology transfer.
• C) the R&D mix.
• D) technological discontinuity.
• E) a disjunctive learning or experience curve.

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