The Innovation Imperative: National Innovation Stategies in the Global Economy [Hardcover]

Goran Marklund (Editor), Nicholas S. Vonortas (Editor), Charles W. Wessner (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 184720192X | ISBN-13: 978-1847201928 | Publication Date: March 30, 2009

As a result of globalization, strategies for investments in innovation capabilities have gained considerably in importance, for businesses, research institutions and policymakers. Public policy has to provide conditions for investments in R&D and innovation that are internationally attractive and effective in stimulating innovation, economic growth and job-creation. This book focuses on the changing roles and challenges of innovation and growth policy, and the strategies and measures that are critical in a globalizing world. It provides guidance for innovation policy strategy formulations and design of innovation policy measures.

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About the Author

Edited by Göran Marklund, Director, Head of Division of Strategy Development, VINNOVA, Swedish Governmental Agency for Innovation Systems, Sweden, Nicholas S. Vonortas, Professor of Economics and International Affairs and Director, Center for International Science and Technology Policy, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, US and Charles W. Wessner, Director, Programme on Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, US National Academies, Washington, DC, US

Product Details

• Hardcover: 232 pages
• Publisher: Edward Elgar Pub (March 30, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 184720192X
• ISBN-13: 978-1847201928
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,509,721 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)