The Emergence of the Knowledge Economy: A Regional Perspective

Knowledge has in recent years become a key driver for growth of regions and nations. This volume empirically investigates the emergence of the knowledge economy in the late 20th century from a regional point of view. It first deals with the theoretical background for understanding the knowledge econ...

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Other Authors: Acs, Zoltan J. (Editor), Groot, Henri L.F. de (Editor), Nijkamp, Peter (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2002
Edition:1st ed. 2002
Series:Advances in Spatial Science, The Regional Science Series
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Online Access:BTU01
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Summary:Knowledge has in recent years become a key driver for growth of regions and nations. This volume empirically investigates the emergence of the knowledge economy in the late 20th century from a regional point of view. It first deals with the theoretical background for understanding the knowledge economy, with knowledge spillovers and development externalities. It then examines aspects of the relationship between knowledge inputs and innovative outputs in the information, computer and telecommunications sector (ICT) of the economy at the regional level. Case studies focusing on a wide variety of sectors, countries and regions finally illustrate important regional innovation issues
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (VIII, 390 p)
ISBN:9783540248231
DOI:10.1007/978-3-540-24823-1

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