Some interesting fairly recent papers:
Nicholas (2021) on disruptive innovation.pdf
Bergeaud and Verluise (2022) A new dataset to study a century of innovation in Europe and in the US.pdf
Nicholas (2021) on disruptive innovation.pdf
Ballandonne (2015) Nonlinear model.pdf
Kleimann et al. (2023) Green tech race.pdf
Godinho and Simões (2023) Tech cold war.pdf

Oh, and these are not recent: but quite educating...
Sahal (1985) Technological guideposts and innovation avenues.pdf
Schot and Geels (2008) Strategic niches.pdf

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