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Title Innovation policy : a practical introduction / Nicholas S. Vonortas, Phoebe C. Rouge, Anwar Aridi, editors
Published New York, NY : Springer, [2014]
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Description 1 online resource (xi, 122 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Series SpringerBriefs in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, 2195-5816
SpringerBriefs in entrepreneurship and innovation, 2195-5816
Contents Contributors; List of Figures; List of Tables; Chapter-1; Introduction; Chapter 2 ; Fundamentals of Innovation Policy for Growth and Development ; 2.1 Introduction ; 2.2 Models of Economic Growth ; 2.2.1 The Neoclassical Growth Model ; 2.2.2 Endogenous Growth Theories ; 2.2.3 Evolutionary Economics ; 2.2.4 The Convergence Hypothesis ; 2.3 Technology Creation (Invention) ; 2.3.1 The Research Chain ; 2.3.2 Economic Arguments for Policy Intervention in Research Activity ; 2.3.3 Issues of Interest to Policymakers ; 2.3.3.1 Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)
2.3.3.2 R & D Composition 2.3.3.3 Non-Linear Research Models ; 2.3.4 Policy Tools Available to Support Basic Research ; 2.4 Commercialization of New Technologies (Innovation) ; 2.4.1 Commercialization and Large Firms ; 2.4.2 Commercialization and Entrepreneurship/Small Firms ; 2.4.3 Policy Interventions Supporting Entrepreneurship and Small Businesses ; 2.4.3.1 Finance and Technical Assistance ; 2.4.3.2 Government Procurement ; 2.4.3.3 National Systems of Entrepreneurship ; 2.5 Technology Diffusion ; 2.5.1 The Diffusion Process ; 2.5.2 Diffusion Policy
2.5.3 International Diffusion 2.6 Technology, Innovation, and International Economic Competitiveness ; 2.6.1 Defining Competitiveness ; 2.6.2 Assessing Competitiveness: The Global Competitiveness Index ; 2.6.3 Competitiveness as a Decentralized Process ; 2.6.4 Policy Implications ; 2.6.4.1 Clusters and Technology Parks ; 2.6.4.2 Systems of Innovation ; References; Chapter-3 ; University Entrepreneurship: A Survey of US Experience ; 3.1 Introduction ; 3.2 Bayh-Dole Act ; 3.3 The Entrepreneurial University ; 3.3.1 Incentive Structures
3.3.2 Concern About Publication Delay and Increased Secrecy 3.3.3 Diversion of Research Priorities ; 3.3.4 Conclusions ; 3.4 Technology Transfer Offices ; 3.4.1 Effectiveness in Commercializing University Research℗ Results ; 3.4.2 Performance in Launching New Firms ; 3.4.3 Relations with Private Research Sponsors ; 3.4.4 Critiques of Technology Transfer Offices ; 3.4.5 Alternative Approaches to TTO Commercialization℗ Activities ; 3.5 Conclusion ; References ; Chapter-4; Strategic Alliances/Knowledge-Intensive Partnerships; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Common Types of Alliances
4.3 Context of Strategic Alliances4.3.1 Definitions; 4.3.2 International Context; 4.4 A Practical Guide; 4.4.1 Partnership Opportunities and Dangers; 4.5 Partner Choice; 4.6 Partnership Negotiation; 4.7 Conclusion; References; Chapter-5; Clusters/Science Parks/Knowledge Business Incubators; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Clusters; 5.2.1 What is a Cluster and Why are they Desirable?; 5.2.2 Why Do Industries Cluster?; 5.2.3 Agglomeration Vs. Innovative Clustering; 5.2.4 Case Studies in Cluster Formation; 5.2.4.1 Silicon Valley; 5.2.4.2 Bangalore, India; 5.2.4.3 Silicon Wadi (Israel)
Summary This book provides a concise introduction to important aspects of contemporary innovation policy, with particular emphasis on its impact on economic growth and development. It addresses a non-specialist audience interested in quickly building background knowledge, getting familiar with the terminology, and understanding core concerns and debates in this area of policy. The book has its origins in a more extensive report to the World Bank prepared to impart background information to middle- and upper-level policy decision-makers and analysts as well as stakeholders from industry and universiti
Analysis innovaties
innovations
economisch beleid
economic policy
economie
economics
bedrijfswetenschap
management science
onderzoeksbeleid
research policy
ondernemerschap
entrepreneurship
Management studies, Business Administration, Organizational Science (General)
Economics (General)
Management, bedrijfskunde, organisatiekunde (algemeen)
Economie (algemeen)
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references
Notes Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed December 31, 2014)
Subject Technological innovations -- Economic aspects
Technological innovations -- Management
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Industrial Management.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Management.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Management Science.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Organizational Behavior.
Technological innovations -- Economic aspects
Technological innovations -- Management
Form Electronic book
Author Vonortas, Nicholas S., 1958- editor.
Rouge, Phoebe C., editor
Aridi, Anwar, editor
ISBN 9781493922338
1493922335
1493922327
9781493922321