This overview discusses some key findings of the papers presented at the conference and draws some policy conclusions from them in the context of the broader literature. The papers and the wider academic discussion are sorted into three areas. First, how do the economics of infrastructure...

pt. 1. The financial community's perspective on the role of private equity -- pt. 2. The entrepreneur's perspective on the role of private equity -- pt. 3. Private equity and the role of public policy in Europe.

1. Introduction -- 2. The intangible economy -- 3. Patent information and corporate credit ratings : an empirical study of patent valuation by credit rating agencies -- 4. IPR management and company valuation in the pharmaceutical industry : an exploratory study -- 5. IPR management, corporate...

Abstract: Zusammen mit europäischen Partnern können soziale Dienste und Einrichtungen in Deutschland ihre Arbeit optimieren. Die deutsche Sozialwirtschaft kann, wenn sie sich auf internationale Kooperationen einlässt, mit einer europäischen Dividende rechnen. Das war die Botschaft des 5....