THE GLOBALIZING LEARNING ECONOMY by Daniele Archibugi (Editor), Bengt-Ake Lundvall (Editor) ( 9780199241095 )

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Title:

THE GLOBALIZING LEARNING ECONOMY

By:

Daniele Archibugi (Editor), Bengt-Ake Lundvall (Editor)

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Hardback

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0199241090

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9780199241095

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OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS

Pub. date:

15 February, 2001

Pages:

326

Description:

Knowledge is becoming increasingly important in contemporary economic systems, and economic growth and welfare depends on how promptly economic agents are able to exploit the benefits derived from technological innovations. In a landscape characterized by globalization, the contributors to this volume offer a new perspective on the transformation undertaken by firms, universities, and other agents. They urge for a wider involvement of public policies to fosterlearning and innovation.

Synopsis:

This volume analyses some of the major current trends and policy challenges in the 'new economy' from the point of view of technical innovation and competence building. It brings together the leading European expertise on different topics in this field. Together the authors give a picture of the most dramatic new challenges in a world where competition is becoming increasingly knowledge-based and global. Why has the US economy been able to realise a so-called new economy based on the effective exploitation of information technology while Europe still suffers from chronic high rates of unemployment? How is it that contemporary economic systems have become more knowledge-intensive but social inequality, both within and across countries, is increasing? The contributors to this volume share the belief that knowledge is a fundamental component of economic growth and welfare. However, the ways in which knowledge is transmitted and distributed among economic agents requires shaping by public policies. The individual chapters report on the most significant policies adopted and assess them in the light of the European experience in comparison with the United States and Japan.

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numerous figures and tables

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Oxford University Press

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