The Diffusion of Innovations among the American States

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 This essay  is primarily an exercise in theory building.  My aim is to develop propositions which
might be used as guides to the study of the diffusion of innovations and which might also apply to budgeting and other forms of decision making. Limitations in the data I have collected do not allow empirical testing of all the explanations I propose; are currently untestable propositions  are presented in the hope that they may help in preparing the ground  for future research. The study begins with an effort to devise a measure of the relative speed with which states adopt new programs. Once a measure of this phenomenon is created efforts are made to discover its principle demographic and political correlates.  The article concludes with an effort to devise an explanation for the adoption of  innovations based on insights gathered from studies of decision making, reference group theory,  and the diffusion of innovations.  the Major questions being investigated are:  (1) why do some states act as pioneers by adopting new programs more readily than others, and once innovations have been adopted by a few pioneers, (2) how do these new forms of service or regulation spread among the American states.  

Ans. In the 1960's Mr. Walker became aware of the necessity as to why some states are not up to speed with innovations.  Mr. Walker posed two questions when we arrive at pioneers this signifies the term first come first served.   it seems the pioneers new that there would be positive outcomes when they knew it was a matter of funding and accolades (respect) we also must think towards resources these specific states actually have (tax breaks, land and economic stability) i is our responsibility to understand the legal system within each state and federal government. when the platform towards innovation, we seek answers and how we protect its citizens. when other states see how feasible and positive the outcome is there is a tiny thing called funding and see how hey can request this.  everything is written on paper and the proof has to be accomplished by proving your paper.