| | Intermediate technology -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) |
 | | For instance, if a typical workplace costs $1 to equip with primitive tools, but a competitive modern industrial approach would require a workplace costing $1000, then the 'intermediate technologies' are those that cost $10-$100 per workplace. |
 | | The term was popularized by (Click link for more info and facts about E. Schumacher) E. |
 | | It was explained in depth in his book "Small is Beautiful", which offered a sharp critique of then-prevalent approaches to development aid. |
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