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Knowledge externalities, innovation clusters and regional development
Suriñach, Jordi (contributor); Moreno, Rosina (contributor) - 2007
pt. 1. Regional innovation systems, agglomeration economies and knowledge spillovers : theoretical approaches -- pt. 2. Regional innovation systems, agglomeration economies and knowledge spillovers : empirical studies -- pt. 3. Regional economic growth and knowledge.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012420023
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The learning region : foundations, state of the art, future
Rutten, Roel (contributor); Boekema, Frans (contributor) - 2007
The aim of this book is to present a much-needed conceptualization of 'the learning region'. The editors scrutinize key concepts and issues surrounding this phenomenon, which are then discussed in the context of recent literature. This unique conceptualization of the learning region presents a...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012419966
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The Chinese economy in the 21st century : enterprise and business behaviour
Krug, Barbara (ed.); Hendrischke, Hans J. (ed.) - 2007
China's long-term economic success is driven by new firms, new sectors and new business practices. This book explores … transformation. Finally, the book establishes local institutions and local governance as crucial dimensions of China's emerging …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014473805
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The globalization of the Chinese economy
Wen, Guanzhong James (contributor);  … - 2002
China's accession for the rest of the world …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851883
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Performance of the Chinese insurance industry under economic reforms
Yao, Shujie - 2010
ch. 1. Introduction -- ch. 2. China's insurance market - development issues -- ch. 3. Review of efficiency studies in … China -- ch. 6. Managerial implications : further exploration -- ch. 7. SFA applications and robustness of DEA results -- ch …. 8. Malmquist index development of insurance companies in China -- ch. 9. Conclusion, policy recommendations and further …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011852093
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Transformational change in higher education : positioning colleges and universities for future success
d'Ambrosio, Madeleine (contributor);  … - 2007
Balancing the challenges of today with the promise of tomorrow : a presidential perspective / F. King Alexander -- Strengthening the academic presidency : recommendations for presidents and governing boards / Robert M. O'Neil -- Aligning institutional vision with policymakers' and the public's...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012419997
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Social innovations, institutional change and economic performance : making sense of structural adjustment processes in industrial sectors, regions and societies
Hämäläinen, Timo J. (contributor);  … - 2007
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012420026
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Reforming healthcare systems
Marmor, Theodore - 2011
Recommended readings (Machine generated): Andersen, Ronald M. (1968), Behavioral Model of Families' Use of Health Services, Chicago: Center for Health Administration Studies, University of Chicago. -- Andersen, R.M. (1995), 'Revisiting the Behavioral-Model and Access to Medical-Care - Does It...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012420117
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The evolution of path dependence
Ottosson, Jan (contributor); Magnusson, Lars (contributor) - 2009
The notion and interpretation of path dependence have been discussed and utilized in various social sciences during the last two decades. This innovative book provides significant new insights onto how the different applications of path dependence have developed and evolved. The authors suggest...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011850843
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Media, development and institutional change
Coyne, Christopher J. - 2009
Media, Development, and Institutional Change investigates mass media's profound ability to affect institutional change and economic development. The authors use the tools of economics to illuminate the media's role in enabling and inhibiting political-economic reforms that promote development
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011851126