关键词: 技术, 制度, 协同演化, technology, institution, co-evolution

Abstract: this article introduces the concept of co-evolution based on evolution theory, and reviews the development history of co-evolution theory. The relationship between technology and institution is co-evolutionary, neither unidirectional decided, nor simple bidirectional decided. The innovation case in industry revolution is used to discuss the co-evolution process and mechanism of technology and institution during industry developing, economy development to some extent is the result of co-evolution of technology and institution, and some policy implication is given in conclusion.