The emergence of the knowledge economy : a regional perspective / Zoltán J. Ács, Henri L.F. de Groot, Peter Nijkamp, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Ács, Zoltán J.

Groot, Henri L. F. de.

Nijkamp, Peter.

Series:

Advances in spatial science

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Information technology--Economic aspects.

Information technology.

Technological innovations--Economic aspects.

Technological innovations.

Information services industry.

Regional economic disparities.

Physical Description:

viii, 388 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York : Springer, [2002]

Summary:

Knowledge has in recent years become a key driver for growth of regions and nations. This volume empirically investigates the emergence of the knowledge economy in the late 20th century from a regional point of view. It first deals with the theoretical background for understanding the knowledge economy, with knowledge spillovers and development externalities. It then examines aspects of the relationship between knowledge inputs and innovative outputs in the information, computer and telecommunications sector (ICT) of the economy at the regional level. Case studies focusing on a wide variety of sectors, countries and regions finally illustrate important regional innovation issues.

Notes:

"With 52 figures and 86 tables."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

3540437223

OCLC:

50080072