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First published in 1999, this timely study emerged at a critical
juncture for the EU and Ireland, and aimed to review the past
development and future prospects of the Northern Ireland economy in
the light of the European Union and its possible expansion. Esmond
Birnie and David M.W.N. Hitchens examine the economic circumstances
in the wake of Northern Ireland's longstanding position as a region
which lags behind UK performance in the EU. Here, they update the
data and discussion contained in an earlier study by the authors,
Closing the Productivity Gap (1990), through discussions including
engines of growth, the process of convergence and the current and
likely development of Northern Ireland-Republic of Ireland economic
links. This book will be of use to both academics, undergraduates,
A-level students and the general reader.
First published in 1998, this volume explored the recent growth in
university-based commercial start-up companies as a means of
applying research in industry and as an alternative method of
funding. Blair and Hitchens melded the practical experiences of
universities with more theoretical understandings of technology
transfer to assess whether it is more effective for universities to
make commercial use of their research themselves as opposed to
licensing, whether this is an effective way to get research applied
by industry and the economic implications of these decisions.
Drawing on the experiences of 25 universities, of which 18 are in
the UK and Ireland, and including a detailed study of the QUBIS
Group from Queen's University of Belfast, the authors explore
universities' deliberate commercial exploitation of their research
through university spin-off companies, the potential stresses on
staff who are simultaneously academics and entrepreneurs along with
universities' attitudes to the practice and possible managerial
strategies.
First published in 1999, this timely study emerged at a critical
juncture for the EU and Ireland, and aimed to review the past
development and future prospects of the Northern Ireland economy in
the light of the European Union and its possible expansion. Esmond
Birnie and David M.W.N. Hitchens examine the economic circumstances
in the wake of Northern Ireland's longstanding position as a region
which lags behind UK performance in the EU. Here, they update the
data and discussion contained in an earlier study by the authors,
Closing the Productivity Gap (1990), through discussions including
engines of growth, the process of convergence and the current and
likely development of Northern Ireland-Republic of Ireland economic
links. This book will be of use to both academics, undergraduates,
A-level students and the general reader.
First published in 1998, this volume explored the recent growth in
university-based commercial start-up companies as a means of
applying research in industry and as an alternative method of
funding. Blair and Hitchens melded the practical experiences of
universities with more theoretical understandings of technology
transfer to assess whether it is more effective for universities to
make commercial use of their research themselves as opposed to
licensing, whether this is an effective way to get research applied
by industry and the economic implications of these decisions.
Drawing on the experiences of 25 universities, of which 18 are in
the UK and Ireland, and including a detailed study of the QUBIS
Group from Queen's University of Belfast, the authors explore
universities' deliberate commercial exploitation of their research
through university spin-off companies, the potential stresses on
staff who are simultaneously academics and entrepreneurs along with
universities' attitudes to the practice and possible managerial
strategies.
Facing the challenges of globalization and ecology, the standards
for economic, social and environmental performance of companies are
becoming more demanding. This book shows what sustainable
development means for the business community and presents best
practice approaches in environmental management from Japan, the
USA, Brazil and seven European countries. The book stresses that
international competitiveness depends on the effective use of
innovative management tools and has to be supported by an
intelligent system of environmental regulation, that is, promoting
innovation and eco-efficiency. Experts with many years of practical
experience share their know-how on how to achieve excellency in
environmental performance and present concrete steps towards a
sustainable company.
Facing the challenges of globalization and ecology, the standards
for economic, social and environmental performance of companies are
becoming more demanding. This book shows what sustainable
development means for the business community and presents best
practice approaches in environmental management from Japan, the
USA, Brazil and seven European countries. The book stresses that
international competitiveness depends on the effective use of
innovative management tools and has to be supported by an
intelligent system of environmental regulation, that is, promoting
innovation and eco-efficiency. Experts with many years of practical
experience share their know-how on how to achieve excellency in
environmental performance and present concrete steps towards a
sustainable company.
This is a macroeconomic comparison amongst Germany, the Czech
Republic and Hungary. The German studies demonstrate a rapid
transition to the market economy in East Gemany, with inflows of
capital from West Germany; Hungary proves a case of lower
adjustment; and the Czech Republic is somewhere in between. Topics
covered include the labour market and the educational system in the
Czech Republic; the food processing industry, the furnuiture
industry and the textile and clothing industries in Czechoslovakia.
The Hungarian educational system, the engineering industy, textile
and clothing industry and furniture and shoe industries are also
examined. Some comparisons are also drawn with Northern Ireland.
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