An Evolutionary Theory of Economic Change
Abstract A variety of terms have been used in the literature of social science to denote a smooth sequence of behavior that functions, in some sense, as an effective unit. ‘Skill’ is obviously one such; there is, in particular, a substantial psychological literature relating to skills and skill learning. The terms ‘plan,’ ‘script,’ ‘habit,’ ‘routine,’ and ‘program’ have also been used to name either the same concept or a very closely related one. But there are obvious differences in connotation among these terms, and exploration of these various connotations can be informative.