Title :
Standard setting in the United States: public and private sector roles
Author :
Garcia, D. Linda
Author_Institution :
US Office of Technol. Assessment, Washington, DC, USA
Abstract :
The author examines the evolution of the US standards process and its basis in American political culture. She evaluates the system in the light of the many structural changes taking place in the world economy, and suggests that a new balance must be struck between public and private sector roles.<>
Keywords :
social aspects of automation; standards; American political culture; US standards process; United States; private sector; public sector; Clothing; Drugs; Food technology; Health and safety; Occupational safety; Pharmaceutical technology; Production; Standards development; Telephony; Vehicle safety;
Journal_Title :
Micro, IEEE
