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Systems and Policies for the Global Learning Economy
David V. Gibson, Chandler Stolp, Pedro Conceicão, and Manuel V. Heitor, Editors
ISBN: 1-56720-476-7
ISBN-13: 978-1-56720-476-6
584 pages
Praeger Publishers
Publication: 8/30/2003
List Price: $98.95 (UK Sterling Price: £68.95)
Discount Price: $49.48 Sale Price for U.S. Customers Only. Save 50%. Ends 12/31/2009.
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Media Type: Hardcover
Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4
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Description: The 21st century is widely considered a time when value will be based on knowledge and human capital. This book explores the new economy in essays by scholars and researchers from around the world who look at local, regional, national, and transnational patterns that might be successfully employed elsewhere.

The volume begins with a section devoted to regional economic development, learning networks, and systems of innovations. Trends and opportunities for science, technology, and innovation policies are examined. The book concludes with an analysis of corporate strategies for the knowledge-based economy. This is a major, much-needed resource for scholars and policymakers involved with economic development and public policy.
Table of Contents:
  • Foreword: Perspectives on Creating Value Through Knowledge Partnerships by George Kozmetsky
    Introduction
    Knowledge and Innovation for the Global Learning Economy: Building Capacity for Development by Pedro Conceição, David V Gibson, Manuel V. Heitor, and Chandler Stolp
    New Dynamics in Economic Restructuring: Cross-National Patterns in Regional Accomodation and the Brazilian Response by Lawrence S. Graham
    Technological Innovation in the European Union by Robin Miège
    Current Situation of Venture Finance for University Spin-Off Companies in Japan by Akio Nishizawa
    Regional Economic Development, Learning Networks, and Systems of Innovation
    Learning Regions in Europe: Theory, Policy, and Practice Through the RIS Experience by Mikel Landabaso, Christine Oughton, and Kevin Morgan
    The Role of Innovation in Regional Economic development: Some Lessons and Experiences for Policy Making by Claudia P. Salas, Gabriela Susunaga, and Ismael Aguilar-Barajas
    Characteristics of Innovation in a Non-Metropolitan Area: The Okanagan Valley of British Columbia by J. Adam Holbrook and Lindsay P. Hughes
    Incubating and Sustaining Learning and Innovation Poles in Latin America and the Caribbean by David V. Gibson, Pedro Conceição, and Julie Nordskog
    Venture Capital in Latin America for New Technology-Based Firms by Scott Tiffin, Gabriela Couto, and Tomas Gabriel Bas
    Mapping Knowledge Flows in Clusters and Networks: Case Studies of Technology-Based Firms in Brazil by Carlos Quandt
    Regional Innovation Systems in Kores by Sunyang Chung
    The Third Generation Technopoleis in Korea by Tae Kyung Sung
    Weak and Strong Ties, Individualism-Collectivism , and the Diffusion of Technological Knowledge by Paul L. Robertson, Thomas Keil, and Erkko Autio
    Enterprise Innovativeness and Farm Level Technical Change: A Case of the Floriculture Sector in India by Kavita Mehra
    Trends and Opportunities for Science, Technology, and Innovation Policies
    Determinants of Successful S&T Policy in a National System of Innovation by Susanne Giesecke
    Commercializing R&D in Small Businesses: The U.S. SBIR Fast Track Program by Reid Cramer, John Horrigan, Chuck Wessner, and Robert H. Wilson
    Lessons Learned About Technology Transfer by Everett M. Rogers, Shiro Takegami, and Jing Yin
    The Global Regime for Intellectual Property Rights by Duane Windsor
    Restructuring and Financing R&D: New Partnerships by Annam,aria Inzelt
    Challenges and Barriers of Technology Commercialization in Russia by Nikolay Rogalev
    Policy Paradigm Shift in Japan from Science and Technology Policy to Innovation Policy by Schumpeter Tamada, Robin E. Sowden, Manabu Eto, and Kenzo Fujisue
    Corporate Strategies for the Knowledge-Based Economy
    The Congocratic Organization: Toward a Knowledge Theory of the Firm by Filipe M. Santos and Manuel V. Heitor
    Restructuring to Build Knowledge-Integration Capabilities for Innovation by Simon Collinson
    Knowledge Assets in Global Services Strategy by Pedro Oliveira, Aleda V. Roth, Michael Von Conley, and Chris Voss
    Problems of Learning in Orgainisations Producint Complex Product Systems by Tim Brady and Gillian Shapiro
    Index
About the Author: DAVID V. GIBSON is with the IC2 Institute, the University of Texas, Austin.

CHANDLER STOLP is Associate Professor of Public Affairs and Director of the Inter-American Policy Studies Program, LBJ School of Public Affairs, University of Texas, Austin.

PEDRO CONCEICÃO is with the Center for Innovation, Technology and Policy Research, Instituto Superior Técnico, Lisbon, Portugal.

MANUEL V. HEITOR is with the Center for Innovation, Technology and Policy Research, Instituto Superior Técnico, Lisbon, Portugal.
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