The university and the economy: pathways to growth and economic development

This book presents a remarkably broad yet detailed description and analysis of the various roles played by universities in the workings of modern economies, with a particular focus on Europe. It provides both a wide survey of research by others on the topics addressed, and an account of the authors’ own important work. The complex policy issues are clearly drawn, and the authors’ informed pragmatic position on them clearly articulated. This is the best book on the subject that I have seen.’ – Richard Nelson, Columbia University, US This book provides readers with an in-depth understanding of the many ways in which universities contribute to economic development and growth. It demonstrates the causal interactions between universities’ activities and economic outcomes, and presents up-to-date quantitative and qualitative data in support. The authors present the theoretical tools and evidence to explain the manner and degree to which universities’ activities impact the economy, as well as analysing the comparative strengths and weaknesses of specific university systems.

• ISBN: 9781782549482
• Editorial: Edward Elgar
• Encuadernacion: Tela
• Páginas: 232
• Fecha Publicación: 01/03/2015
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
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