It has become clear that over the past few decades enterprises not only produce and sell abroad but increasingly also develop goods and services outside their home countries; a development now known as the internationalisation of business R&D. This book presents a comprehensive picture of the current state of internationalization of R&D in the business sector.The contributors explore key patterns of the internationalization of R&D across various countries and sectors using case studies to underpin empirical evidence. They examine the drivers of the process, revealing the impacts of R&D internationalisation on both home and host countries using both qualitative and quantitative analysis. Topics discussed include: - Why firms locate R&D activities abroad - Data availability, quality and comparability - The role of the EU and the US in the internationalization of R&D - Country-level factors such as size, workforce and FDI as determinants of R&D internationalization - Impacts of R&D internationalization on home and host countries. This book will prove an insightful read for academics, researchers and students with an interest in economics - particularly the economics of innovation business and management, and science and technology. It will also prove a valuable resource for R&D policymakers and public administrators. Contributors include: B. Dachs, D. Hanzl-Weiss, F. Kampik, S. Leitner, T. Scherngell, R. Stehrer, R. Tiwari, W. Urban, G. Zahradnik

This book analyzes growth at the total economy and industry level from an international perspective, providing unique cross-country comparisons. The authors focus on the EU-25 countries but also include the US, Japan and Korea. The chapters explore growth patterns from a long-run perspective, although greater attention is paid to the period of expansion from 1995-2007 and the post 2008 period of crisis. Each contribution builds on a common methodology based on a detailed database providing a high degree of disaggregation with respect to the industries and factors accounting for growth. The role played by ICT is expertly emphasized, in particular the different paths followed in the US and the EU. This topical book will prove to be an unrivalled source of comparative data for academics, practitioners and policy makers alike. Contributors:H. Creusen, P. Esposito, K. Fukao, M. Gornig, B. Gorzig, H.-O. Hagen, P. Havlik, M.S. Ho, R. Inklaar, D.W. Jorgenson, C. Kegels, H.J. Kim, M. Landesmann, S. Leitner, M. Mas, C. Milana, T. Miyagawa, L. Nayman, M. O'Mahony, N. Oulton, M. Peneder, H.K. Pyo, K.H. Rhee, A. Rincon-Aznar, J.D. Samuels, L. Serrano, R. Stehrer, M.P. Timmer, B. van Ark, E. van der Pijll, H. van der Wiel, G. van Leeuwen