Innovation Policy Challenges for the 21st Century.

As the economies of western countries move from primarily resource-based to knowledge-based, and trade liberalization limits what governments can do through direct action, the landscape of innovation is changing and policymakers must react accordingly. This exciting new book examines the challenges...

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Online Access: Full text (MCPHS users only)
Main Author: Cox, Deborah
Other Authors: Rigby, John
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Hoboken : Taylor and Francis, 2013
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Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
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Summary:As the economies of western countries move from primarily resource-based to knowledge-based, and trade liberalization limits what governments can do through direct action, the landscape of innovation is changing and policymakers must react accordingly. This exciting new book examines the challenges that policy makers face in responding to a new environment. The book addresses how governments are now seeking to drive innovation through new forms of R & D policies, through public procurement, skills development, entrepreneurship and innovation culture to name but a few of the approaches.
Physical Description:1 online resource (313 pages)
ISBN:9781136190377
1136190376
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.