Task IV was aimed at defining the elements of society most likely to be affected by new technological developments in the maritime industry. Task V served to identify. (1) The effects of certain future events on the technological, economic and societal trends of concern in this study, including potential blockages to beneficial events, and means for eliminating these blockages; and (2) the effect of forecast technology improvements on ship design and, hence, on the health of the U.S. maritime industry and the U.S. economy.


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    Title :

    U.S. Ocean Shipping Technology Forecast and Assessment. Volume V. Tasks IV and V. Impact Analysis and Policy Options


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1974


    Size :

    416 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English