Understanding the Dynamics of a Knowledge Economy (Hardcover)

The 'knowledge economy' is a concept commonly deemed too ambiguous and elusive to hold any significance in current economic debate. This valuable book seeks to refute that myth. Presenting an important collection of views, from a number of leading scholars, this innovative volume visibly demonstrates that knowledge and information are a prime resource in driving the dynamics of an economy. It is argued that in order to understand the knowledge economy a diverse set of insights and approaches are required, which shed new and striking light on the roots of present-day economic dynamics. Using both theoretical and empirical material, this interdisciplinary collection offers a range of micro and macro perspectives. It draws on a variety of scientific backgrounds, and uses and develops a number of different methodologies, some of which may not be familiar in mainstream economics. The approaches adopted by historians, economists, systems theorists, management scholars and geographers which are explored in this book are central to encouraging a new and practical way forward in reading the dynamics of the knowledge economy. In offering these key insights, this important volume makes an invaluable contribution to the lively debate surrounding the knowledge economy. An essential read for economists, this book will also find widespread appeal amongst scholars of management, cultural studies and geography.

General

Imprint:	Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Studies in Evolutionary Political Economy series
Release date:	April 2006
Editors:	Wilfred Dolfsma • Luc Soete
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 27mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	288
ISBN-13:	978-1-84542-307-0
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Industrial applications of scientific research & technological innovation
LSN:	1-84542-307-0
Barcode:	9781845423070

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