The places of knowledge : from big science to research infrastructure -- Science, inequality, and public policy -- Biomed Europa : medicines that no one else will give us -- Green Europa : science and technology for saving the planet -- Digital Europa : how to get our data back -- Conclusion :...

Introduction / Luc Bernier, Massimo Florio and Philippe Bance -- The scope of the phenomenon -- Perspectives on history and geography -- Approaches to the study of state-owned enterprises -- Financial dimensions of public ownership -- Issues about governance -- The activities and performance of...

Network industries such as electricity, gas, rail, local public transport, telecommunications and postal services are recognised by the EU as crucial for fostering European social and territorial cohesion. Providing an overview of key policy reforms in these industries and an empirical...