In this article, the use of the niche concept for explaining radical technical change is
explored. Contributions of various strands of literatures are elaborated and systematized in a …

The literature on socio-technical transitions pays increasing attention to the role of
incumbent firms during transitions. These firms have been found to variably further, delay, or …

This article deals with system innovation in Freeman and Perez's innovation typology
(incremental, radical, system, techno-economic paradigm). This article conceptualises these …

In this paper we review evolutionary economic modelling in relation to environmental policy.
We discuss three areas in which evolutionary economic models have a particularly high …

The proximate causes and processes involved in loss of breeds are outlined. The path-
dependent effect and Swanson's dominance-effect are discussed in relation to lock-in of …

Choices regarding diversity play an important role in economics and innovation
management, but often remain implicit. Once made explicit, the objectives of efficiency and …

Smallholder farmers who grow diverse landraces in centres of crop diversity contribute to
sustaining the capacity of agricultural and food systems to adapt to change by maintaining …

There is considerable scope for energy efficiency improvements to the housing stock in the
Netherlands. Although, economically, there are many technological opportunities available …

Purpose–This paper aims to define the niche market concept and to investigate the extent to
which purchasing niche products represents a form of conspicuous consumption …

This paper presents an approach for assessing the effectiveness of projects aimed at
creating incentives for smallholder farmers to continue maintaining crop diversity under …