... economy (Chandler , 1977, 1981). Abductive theory Springfield Armory Arms industry 1800s Government venture capital Ronald Reagan’s assertion that “Government isn’t the solution; government’s the problem” became a clarion call for believers in the power of market forces to shape positive...

...Robert C. Ford; Keenan D. Yoho Purpose The purpose of this paper is to illustrate, through the example of the Springfield Armory and its role in the development of interchangeable parts, the critical role of government in establishing a cluster of organizations that evolved into an innovation...