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1. A review of schools of thought on science, technology, development, and technical change / prepared by Francisco Sagasti -- 2. The evolution of industry in STPI countries / O. Cardettini ... [et al.] -- 3. The evolution of science and technology in STPI countries / F. Sagasti -- 4. The present situation of science and technology in the STPI countries / A. Araoz -- 5. Policy instruments to build up an infrastructure for the generation of technology / A. Araoz -- 6. Policy instruments for the regulation of technology imports -- 7. Policy instruments to define the pattern of demand for technology / S. Barrio -- 8. Policy instruments to promote the performance of S and T activities in industrial enterprises / F. Sagasti -- 9. Policy instruments for the support of industrial science and technology activities / S. Barrio, K.M. Chung, A. Tillett -- 10. Technical changes in industrial branches / F. Sercovich -- 11. Technology behaviour of industrial enterprises / F. Sercovich -- 12. Case studies on technical change / F. Sercovich.