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Technical change and its relationship to economic growth are now at
the forefront of research in economics. This important book - which
contains contributions from leading economists - provides an
invaluable state-of-the-art survey and analysis of the most recent
work in this area. The book sheds new light on such major themes
and issues as: the sources of technological knowledge and growth
and time patterns in the growth and innovation process. It also
addresses the role of national institutions and social
infrastructure in growth, convergence and divergence in the world
economy from both the modelling and the empirical perspectives, and
the microfoundations of technology diffusion and learning by
doing.The Economics of Growth and Technical Change will be
essential reading for all economists with an interest in the
economics of innovation and economic growth.
Massive technological development has changed the face of industry
drammatically. This text provides an analysis of the trends and
dynamics of innovation in industry. It has been updated with recent
statistical information and examples. A new section explores the
debate surrounding macroeconomics in an analysis of the impact of
globalization on industrial change. This book covers such topics
as: the rise of science-related technology; innovations and the
firms; macroeconomics of innovation; and innovation and public
policies.
This innovative book focuses on the most important concept
underpinning current European Union research policy. It describes
the history and concept of the European Research Area (ERA),
analyses some of the underlying assumptions, assesses some of its
achievements, and takes a brief look at its future. European
Science and Technology Policy deals with the notion of the ERA, a
coordinated and effective European Research Area, the successful
achievement of which is the main objective of EU research policy
under the Lisbon Treaty. The book demonstrates that almost ten
years after the formal launch of the ERA concept, little top-down
progress seems to have been made in terms of achieving better
governance of the European research landscape. However, tangible
bottom-up progress has been made towards harmonizing research
beyond the existing uncoordinated national, intergovernmental and
supranational policy schemes. Given the current ongoing ERA debate,
this timely publication will be an invaluable tool for technology
and innovation policymakers and practitioners in Europe. It will
also appeal to scholars and students in the fields of science,
technology and innovation.
First published in 1997. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor &
Francis, an informa company.
This innovative book focuses on the most important concept
underpinning current European Union research policy. It describes
the history and concept of the European Research Area (ERA),
analyses some of the underlying assumptions, assesses some of its
achievements, and takes a brief look at its future. European
Science and Technology Policy deals with the notion of the ERA, a
coordinated and effective European Research Area, the successful
achievement of which is the main objective of EU research policy
under the Lisbon Treaty. The book demonstrates that almost ten
years after the formal launch of the ERA concept, little top-down
progress seems to have been made in terms of achieving better
governance of the European research landscape. However, tangible
bottom-up progress has been made towards harmonizing research
beyond the existing uncoordinated national, intergovernmental and
supranational policy schemes. Given the current ongoing ERA debate,
this timely publication will be an invaluable tool for technology
and innovation policymakers and practitioners in Europe. It will
also appeal to scholars and students in the fields of science,
technology and innovation.
What is the potential of the new information and communication
technologies? This book assesses the relationship between
technological change and employment in all its dimensions, focusing
on contemporary economies in Europe.The authors discuss patterns of
growth, and the type of employment that countries might expect to
be created following the introduction of these new technologies.
Also analysed is the extent to which firms should adjust to more
favourable production and distribution patterns. Institutional
change is another issue addressed in detail as this encompasses the
organisation of working time, systems of education and innovation
and the welfare state. The final section of the book addresses the
future of European employment not only from the competitive
position of Europe in a global economy but also the new societal
and demographic contexts that will challenge European economies in
the future. Technology and the Future of European Employment ends
with an overview of the many policy priorities that European
societies will have to address. As such, this book will be of
interest to scholars of economics, sociology and politics as well
as those involved in European studies, technology and innovation,
and labour economics. Civil servants in relevant national
departments and organisations will also find the book of interest
and value.
This book explores the drivers of technological upgrading and
catch-up in the emerging economies, paying specific attention to
technology and innovation policies, national innovation systems,
the role of foreign direct investment and small and medium
enterprises. It provides practical implications for other
developing countries
This important book presents a unique body of research into the
economics of the digital society. It questions how modern economies
have been transformed as a result of digital goods and markets, and
explores the policy implications and challenges of this revolution.
Luc Soete and Bas ter Weel have assembled leading economists and
social scientists to provide an invaluable insight into the
influence of the digital society in the core fields of economics.
They offer a comprehensive overview of the changes that information
and communication technologies (ICTs) have brought about in our
analysis and understanding of society, focusing particularly upon
welfare economics, networks, the diffusion of new businesses and
new forms of entrepreneurship, the auctioning of licences, the
much-debated role of intellectual property rights and the emergence
of free software in the open-source movement. There are however a
number of more indirect economic developments influencing the
technological society that are also taken into consideration. These
include the increased work pressure and new diseases affecting the
workforce, the economics of digital content, the effects of
computer use on the wage structure, the impact of ICTs on goods and
labour markets, and the macroeconomic consequences of ICT
investment in terms of knowledge accumulation and economic growth.
Distinctive and comprehensive in its coverage of the critical
issues associated with the digital economy, this book will appeal
to academics, policy makers and students alike.
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.
What is the potential of the new information and communication
technologies? This book assesses the relationship between
technological change and employment in all its dimensions, focusing
on contemporary economies in Europe.The authors discuss patterns of
growth, and the type of employment that countries might expect to
be created following the introduction of these new technologies.
Also analysed is the extent to which firms should adjust to more
favourable production and distribution patterns. Institutional
change is another issue addressed in detail as this encompasses the
organisation of working time, systems of education and innovation
and the welfare state. The final section of the book addresses the
future of European employment not only from the competitive
position of Europe in a global economy but also the new societal
and demographic contexts that will challenge European economies in
the future. Technology and the Future of European Employment ends
with an overview of the many policy priorities that European
societies will have to address. As such, this book will be of
interest to scholars of economics, sociology and politics as well
as those involved in European studies, technology and innovation,
and labour economics. Civil servants in relevant national
departments and organisations will also find the book of interest
and value.
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