Foundations of the Knowledge Economy

Innovation, Learning and Clusters

Inbunden, Engelska, 2012

2 709 kr

Beställningsvara. Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar. Fri frakt för medlemmar vid köp för minst 249 kr.

This book presents new evidence concerning the influential role of context and institutions on the relations between knowledge, innovation, clusters and learning. From a truly international perspective, the expert contributors capture the most interesting and relevant aspects of knowledge economy. They explore an evolutionary explanation of how culture can play a significant role in learning and the development of skills. Presenting new data and theory developments, this insightful book reveals how changes in the dynamics of knowledge influence the circumstances under which innovation occurs. It also examines cluster development in the knowledge economy, from regional to virtual space. This volume will prove invaluable to academics and researchers who are interested in exploring new ideas surrounding the knowledge economy. Those employed in consultant firms and the public sector, where an understanding of the knowledge economy is important, will also find plenty of relevant information in this enriching compendium. Contributors: H.A. Cader, A. Cordes, A.P. Cornett, K.A. Gotvassli, H.S. Jensen, J.K. Jones, C.P. Junqueira, J.C. Leatherman, G. Maier, A. Murdock, O. Raspe, M. Russ, R. Scherer, R. Shearmur, J.A.R. Staduto, M. Trippl, F.G. van Oort, J.O. Vanebo, M. Walser, K.I. Westeren

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2012-01-31
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
FörlagEdward Elgar Publishing Ltd
ISBN9780857937711

Tillhör följande kategorier

Contents: 1. Developments in the Analysis of the Knowledge Economy: Introductory CommentsKnut Ingar WesterenPART I: THEORETICAL CONSIDERATIONS2. The Changing Role of Knowledge in the Knowledge Economy: Concepts of Knowledge and Knowledge ManagementHans Siggaard Jensen3. Growth of the Knowledge-based Economy in a Two-person Non-cooperative GameHanas A. Cader and John C. Leatherman PART II: INNOVATION4. Innovation: From Schumpeter to the Knowledge EconomyKnut Ingar Westeren5. Star Scientists and Regional Knowledge TransferMichaela Trippl and Gunther Maier6. Firm Productivity in Innovative Urban MilieusFrank G. van Oort and Otto Raspe7. Not Being There: Why Local Innovation is Not (Always) Related to Local FactorsRichard Shearmur8. Innovation and Creative Leadership in Local GovernmentJan Ole Vanebo and Alex MurdockPART III: LEARNING AND SKILLS9. How to Improve the Region’s Ability to Learn: A Micro-level Model on Regional Actor's Knowledge and (Informal) Learning ProcessesManfred Walser and Roland Scherer 10. Managing the New Knowledge WorkersKjell-Åge Gotvassli11. What Drives Skill-biased Regional Employment Growth in West Germany?Alexander CordesPART IV: CLUSTERS AND PRODUCTIVITY12. Clusters and Cluster Development in the Knowledge EconomyAndreas P. Cornett13. International Virtual Industry Clusters and SMEs: Early Process Policy RecommendationsMeir Russ and Jeannette K. Jones14. The Knowledge, Learning and Innovation Process: A Poultry Cluster in the Western Region of the State of Parana, BrazilJefferson Andronio Ramundo Staduto, Knut Ingar Westeren and Clarissa Pereira JunqueiraIndex

’This book's chapters provide a versatile collection of case studies that raise important and interesting questions. . . The book introduces novel perspectives and indicates new approaches to understanding the modern economy and the role of knowledge in the ever-changing market process. It is thought provoking and even enlightening, and provides an interesting basis for further research to support entrepreneurship and public policy.’