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Edison, Coolidge, and Langmuir: Evolving Approaches to American Industrial Research

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This article considers how and why American industry has supported research and development during the last century. It examines the differences in methods and results of Thomas Edison (inventor-entrepreneur), William Coolidge (General Electric engineer-scientist), and Irving Langmuir (General Electric Nobel Prize winner). The article concludes that Edison's effective use of organized research and development paved the way for scientifically trained people to use varied methodologies to advance science, technology, and commercial interests together.

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  • Reich, Leonard S., 1987. "Edison, Coolidge, and Langmuir: Evolving Approaches to American Industrial Research," The Journal of Economic History, Cambridge University Press, vol. 47(2), pages 341-351, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:cup:jechis:v:47:y:1987:i:02:p:341-351_04
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    1. Kennedy, W & Delargy, R, 2011. "Shorting the Future: Capital Markets and the Launch of the British Electrical Industry, 1880-1892," Economics Discussion Papers 8947, University of Essex, Department of Economics.

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