ISBN:
9780415636063
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (368 p)
Series Statement:
Routledge Advances in Regional Economics, Science and Policy
Parallel Title:
Print version The Territorial Dimension of the Knowledge Economy in Europe
DDC:
303.4833094
Keywords:
Electronic books
Abstract:
This edited volume describes the spatial diffusion of knowledge and innovation using a large dataset at the regional level, and presents scientific evidence on the role of knowledge and innovation on regional development. The empirical results support a new design for innovation policies at the regional level, which could help the European Union to achieve the targets set up in its 2020 Agenda.Today, financial capital, general information, consolidated technologies and codified knowledge are readily available virtually everywhere. However, the ability to organize these 'pervas
Description / Table of Contents:
Cover; Territorial Patterns of Innovation; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Notes on contributors; Abbreviations; 1. An inquiry on the regional dimension of the knowledge economy: aims and novelties of the book; Part I Measuring the territorial dimension of knowledge and innovation in Europe; 2. Technologically advanced regions; 3. Scientific regions; 4. Knowledge networking regions; 5. The knowledge-innovation nexus in European regions; Part II Territorial patterns of innovation and regional dynamics in Europe; 6. Territorial patterns of innovation
Description / Table of Contents:
7. Territorial patterns of innovation: evidence from European regions8. Knowledge, human capital and regional performance; 9. Knowledge flows and regional knowledge creation; 10. Knowledge, innovation and economic efficiency across territorial patterns of innovation; 11. Regional knowledge creation in China, India and the US. Lessons for European regions; Part III Innovation policy implications; 12. Towards a conclusion: smart innovation policies; References; Index
Note:
Description based upon print version of record
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