Innovation Policy in the Knowledge-Based Economy (Economics of Science, Technology and Innovation, 23)

ISBN 10: 0792372964 / ISBN 13: 9780792372967

Published by Springer, 2001

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Innovation Policy in the Knowledge-Based Economy (Economics of Science, Technology and Innovation, 23)
• Publisher: Springer
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0792372964
• ISBN 13: 9780792372967
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Scholars in the science and technology field have not collectively questioned, much less proposed, an agenda for policy makers. Now is an appropriate time for such an undertaking. First, there is a growing belief that the U.S. national research and development system, like that of many industrial nations, is changing due to global competitive pressures and advancements in information technology and electronic commerce. Second, industry's R&D relationship with the academic research community is changing not only because of the global competition but also because of alterations in the level of government support of fundamental research. As a result, policy makers will need to rethink their approaches to science and technology issues.
This volume is a collection of essays by scholars about innovative policy in the knowledge-based economy. By knowledge-based economy we mean one for which economic growth is based on the creation, distribution, and use of technology. As such, innovation policy in such an economy must enhance the creation, distribution, and use of knowledge that leads to the creation, distribution, and use of technology.
This volume considers elements of an innovation policy: innovation policy and academic research, innovation policy in electronic commerce, and innovation policy and globalization issues.