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Machine generated contents note: 1 Technology and entrepreneurship 1 -- 2 Knowledge, innovation and firm size 24 -- 3 Local geographic spillovers 44 -- 4 Sectoral characteristics 63 -- 5 Innovation of entrepreneurial firms 74 -- 6 Capital structure, innovation and firm size 98 -- 7 Employment...
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Knowledge, Technological Catch-up and Economic Growth investigates the relationship between knowledge diffusion and economic growth. Using a broad definition of knowledge - encompassing technology, production skills, know-how and firm capabilities - the central argument of the book is that the...
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The use of dynamic models to address the problem of environmental degradation is central to environmental policy because decisions taken now affect not only the current generation but have a profound impact on the future. In this innovative book, Frank Hettich uses dynamic modelling to study the...
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The historic link between output (GDP) growth and employment has weakened. Since there is no quantitively verifiable economic theory to explain past growth, this unique book explores the fundamental relationship between thermodynamics (physical work) and economics
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Institutional and Social Dynamics of Growth and Distribution presents a set of original contributions to the much-debated issues of long-run economic growth in relation to institutional and social progress
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The authors of this comprehensive book provide a detailed rationale and original theory for the study of leadership and institutional factors, including entrepreneurship, in the growth and development of cities and regions. They demonstrate why leadership, institutions and entrepreneurship can -...
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The aim of this book is to present a much-needed conceptualization of 'the learning region'. The editors scrutinize key … conceptualization of the learning region presents a state of the art exploration of theories. Leading scholars from across Europe, the … USA and South Africa draw upon various disciplines to explain how regional actors perform regional learning …
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pt. 1. Theoretical developments in intercultural and inter-institutional knowledge management -- pt. 2. Knowledge management in the transition economies -- pt. 3. Knowledge management in Asia -- pt. 4. Knowledge management in Africa, the Middle East and Latin America -- pt. 5. Conclusion.
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learning and development needs to be wired into the culture of a business. Karen E. Watkins and Victoria J. Marsick extend the … vision of learning and development to embrace a full range of learning interventions, considering what it means to change the … culture of an organization into a learning-rich environment. Examining current practice and cutting-edge research in the field …
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improve student confidence and engagement by designing inclusive courses that center students in their learning. The … classroom, illustrating how to maximize active participation and deep learning. Jackson provides a step-by-step plan to … constructively align learning outcomes, course content, and forms of assessment. Considering current challenges in higher education …
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