interest in economics - particularly the economics of innovation - business and management, and science and technology. It will …

, organising and coordinating R&D and innovation on a global scale. In addition to papers on the fundamental principles, trends and … concepts such as knowledge networks, open innovation and virtual innovation. It is a key reference collection for professors … technology and innovation officers keen to develop their corporate R&D more systematically …

viewpoint. The Handbook brings eminent scholars in economics, innovation and development studies together with promising young …pt. I. Innovation and development -- pt. II. Scales in innovation systems : theoretical progress and empirical overview … -- pt. III. Building blocks in innovation systems in developing countries : challenges under globalization -- pt. IV. IS …

, emerging economies and innovation from a variety of different perspectives. Innovation is regarded as a core driving force in …

diffusion of technology, and provides fresh evidence on the effects that these differences have on productivity and innovation …pt. 1. The changing role of multinational firms in innovation -- pt. 2. How firms differ in innovation, productivity …