The Elgar Companion to Innovation and Knowledge Creation

The Elgar Companion to Innovation and Knowledge Creation
Author: Harald Bathelt
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 835
Release: 2017-11-24
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1782548521

This unique Companion provides a comprehensive overview and critical evaluation of existing conceptualizations and new developments in innovation research. It draws on multiple perspectives of innovation, knowledge and creativity from economics, geography, history, management, political science and sociology. The Companion brings together leading scholars to reflect upon innovation as a concept (Part I), innovation and institutions (Part II), innovation and creativity (Part III), innovation, networking and communities (Part IV), innovation in permanent spatial settings (Part V), innovation in temporary, virtual and open settings (Part VI), innovation, entrepreneurship and market making (Part VII), and the governance and management of innovation (Part VIII).

Elgar Encyclopedia on the Economics of Knowledge and Innovation

Elgar Encyclopedia on the Economics of Knowledge and Innovation
Author: Antonelli, Cristiano
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 579
Release: 2022-10-14
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1839106999

A landmark reference work in the field, this Elgar Encyclopedia presents over 60 entries from scholars that have shaped the making of the economics of innovation as a distinct and specialised field of investigation within the broad range of economic disciplines. This will be a critical read for economics scholars, particularly those focusing on knowledge and innovation as it offers an understanding of the definitions of key terms in the field, the founding tenets of the topic, and the economics of knowledge and innovation in more specific contexts.

Foundations of the Knowledge Economy

Foundations of the Knowledge Economy
Author: Knut Ingar Westeren
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 297
Release: 2012-01-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0857937723

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.

The Genesis of Innovation

The Genesis of Innovation
Author: B. Laperche
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 299
Release: 2008-01-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1848442858

The genesis and diffusion of innovation depends upon the density of the cognitive and market relationships among individuals, organisations and institutions at both the micro- and macro-economic level. This book presents a progressive enquiry into the economic and social origins of innovation.

The Economics of Knowledge Production

The Economics of Knowledge Production
Author: Aldo Geuna
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 240
Release: 1999
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Of particular concern to Geuna (science and technology policy, U. of Sussex) is how the changing structure of university research funding is influencing research behavior. He considers the relationship between the allocation of funds and university scientific research productivity, and examines different aspects of European Union funding of university research. He presents empirical evidence supporting the hypothesis that tighter linkages between university and industry, which aim to increase the transfer of knowledge, may produce unintended negative effects. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Regional Development and Proximity Relations

Regional Development and Proximity Relations
Author: André Torre
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 391
Release: 2014-02-28
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1781002894

The notion of proximity is increasing in popularity in economic and geographic literature, and is now commonly used by scholars in regional science and spatial economics.

Regional Knowledge Economies

Regional Knowledge Economies
Author: Philip Cooke
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2007-01-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 184720693X

This original and timely book presents the most comprehensive, empirically based analysis of clustering dynamics in the high-technology sector across liberal and co-ordinated market economies.

Creative Knowledge Environments

Creative Knowledge Environments
Author: Sven Hemlin
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 246
Release: 2004-01-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781845421687

Although there is an ever increasing demand for new technology and innovations in the economy and society in general, we currently know little about the conditions for stimulating creativity in relation to research and innovative activity. This book fills a significant gap in the literature by examining the environmental factors that encourage creative working processes for research and innovation.

Truth and Progress in Economic Knowledge

Truth and Progress in Economic Knowledge
Author: Roger Backhouse
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 268
Release: 1997
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Backhouse (history and philosophy of economics, U. of Birmingham, England) believes in truth and progress, but defends them against postmodern skepticism by using some of the same sources it does rather than trying to return to a pre-lapsarian state. He concludes by doubting the success of the conventional division of labor in which economic theorists transmute general assumptions into hypotheses to be tested, and econometricians test those theories statistically and establish empirical generalizations. Those two functions, he says, must interact on a much more intimate level. Some of the material is revised from previous publication. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

The Dynamics of Innovation in Eastern Europe

The Dynamics of Innovation in Eastern Europe
Author: Per Högselius
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 376
Release: 2005-01-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781781958155

Providing a unique empirical analysis of how systems of innovation undergo far-reaching transformation and change, this book will be of interest to economists and scholars involved in issues relating to innovation, technology, economic development and East-West integration. Policymakers in the EU and in Central and East European countries and practitioners involved in innovation-related activities will also find it of great appeal.