The fountain of knowledge : the role of universities in economic development / Shiri M. Breznitz.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Breznitz, Shiri M., author.

Series:

Innovation and technology in the world economy.

Innovation and Technology in the World Economy

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Yale University.

University of Cambridge.

Universities and colleges--Economic aspects--Case studies.

Universities and colleges.

Technology transfer--Case studies.

Technology transfer.

Biotechnology--Technology transfer--Case studies.

Biotechnology.

Academic-industrial collaboration--Economic aspects--Case studies.

Academic-industrial collaboration.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xvi, 181 pages) : illustrations (black and white), maps (black and white).

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Stanford, California : Stanford Business Books, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This study analyzes two world-renowned universities - Yale and Cambridge - their investment in technology commercialization, and the outcome of this contribution in their local economies. This book has three main arguments: the way in which a university goes about improving its technology-transfer capability matters; by choosing a particular path of change, the university also changes its role and its ability to contribute to the region; and not all changes will positively affect the local economy.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

Tables, Figures, and Map

Preface

Acknowledgments

1. Introduction

2. Factors Affecting University Technology Transfer

3. The US and UK Technology Commercialization Framework

4. Yale University

5. The University of Cambridge

6. Apples to Apples

7. Conclusion

Appendix 1: Organizational Charts Indicating Technology-Transfer Organizations

Appendix 2: Methodology

Notes

References

Index

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9780804791922

0804791929

OCLC:

883631998