Growth of Large Technical Systems: An Integrated Framework of Technical and non-Technical Forces

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Large technical systems (LTS) such as electricity and telecommunication networks are politically and economically vital to modern societies as these systems underpin the infrastructural services that are at the heart of life in those societies. In addition to evident academic interests in understanding these phenomena, analyzing the mechanisms of growth in LTS can contribute to policy discussions. This article explores the literature on growth of large technical systems, focusing on the role of innovations in facilitating the progresses.