Overview

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. Contributors: H.A. Cader, A. Cordes, A.P. Cornett, K.A. Gotvassli, H.S. Jensen, J.K. Jones, C.P. Junqueira, J.C. Leatherman, G. Maier, A. Murdock, O. Raspe, M. Russ, R. Scherer, R. Shearmur, J.A.R. Staduto, M. Trippl, F.G. van Oort, J.O. Vanebo, M. Walser, K.I. Westeren

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Author:   Knut Ingar Westeren
Publisher:   Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Imprint:   Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
ISBN:  

9780857937711

ISBN 10:   0857937715
Pages:   296
Publication Date:   31 January 2012
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Contents: 1. Developments in the Analysis of the Knowledge Economy: Introductory Comments Knut Ingar Westeren PART I: THEORETICAL CONSIDERATIONS 2. The Changing Role of Knowledge in the Knowledge Economy: Concepts of Knowledge and Knowledge Management Hans Siggaard Jensen 3. Growth of the Knowledge-based Economy in a Two-person Non-cooperative Game Hanas A. Cader and John C. Leatherman PART II: INNOVATION 4. Innovation: From Schumpeter to the Knowledge Economy Knut Ingar Westeren 5. Star Scientists and Regional Knowledge Transfer Michaela Trippl and Gunther Maier 6. Firm Productivity in Innovative Urban Milieus Frank G. van Oort and Otto Raspe 7. Not Being There: Why Local Innovation is Not (Always) Related to Local Factors Richard Shearmur 8. Innovation and Creative Leadership in Local Government Jan Ole Vanebo and Alex Murdock PART III: LEARNING AND SKILLS 9. How to Improve the Region’s Ability to Learn: A Micro-level Model on Regional Actor's Knowledge and (Informal) Learning Processes Manfred Walser and Roland Scherer 10. Managing the New Knowledge Workers Kjell-Åge Gotvassli 11. What Drives Skill-biased Regional Employment Growth in West Germany? Alexander Cordes PART IV: CLUSTERS AND PRODUCTIVITY 12. Clusters and Cluster Development in the Knowledge Economy Andreas P. Cornett 13. International Virtual Industry Clusters and SMEs: Early Process Policy Recommendations Meir Russ and Jeannette K. Jones 14. The Knowledge, Learning and Innovation Process: A Poultry Cluster in the Western Region of the State of Parana, Brazil Jefferson Andronio Ramundo Staduto, Knut Ingar Westeren and Clarissa Pereira Junqueira Index

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'This book's chapters provide a versatile collection of case studies that raise important and interesting questions... The book introduces novel perspectives and indicates new approaches to understanding the modern economy and the role of knowledge in the ever-changing market process. It is thought provoking and even enlightening, and provides an interesting basis for further research to support entrepreneurship and public policy.' -- Journal of Entrepreneurship and Public Policy

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Edited by Knut Ingar Westeren, Nord-Trøndelag University College, Norway

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