Globalization, Economic Growth and Innovation Dynamics

• 1. Globalization of the Economy and Increasing International Competition.- 2. Human Capital Accumulation, Globalization and Global Productivity Growth.- 3. Theoretical and Practical Aspects of High Technology Policy.- 4. European R&D Policy from a Global Perspective.- 5. The Future Role of R&D Policy: Policy Options and Recommendations.- Appendix B: Globalization, the Information Society and Economic Catching-Up in the World Economy (Statement of Professor Welfens before the EIIW Annual Meeting, Potsdam, Dec. 5, 1997).- Endnotes.- List of Tables.- List of Figures.- References.

"All in all the book 'Globalization, Economic Growth and Innovation Dynamics' gives an excellent overview about the problems which countries - not only in Europe - have to face in a more and more globalized world." Dr. Indira Gurbaxani, Comptes Rendus