"Chen and Dahlman assess the effects of knowledge on economic growth. By using an array of indicators, each of which … represents an aspect of knowledge, as independent variables in cross-section regressions that span 92 countries for the period … 1960 to 2000, they show that knowledge is a significant determinant of long-term economic growth. In particular, the …

order to promote learning, innovation, productivity and economic performance at the local level? Such questions are high on …

increasingly aware of the need and opportunities to improve the contribution of social science knowledge to policy making and are … be a source of inspiration on new approaches to sharing knowledge? And how can the divide between the two communities … makers at the Workshop on the Contribution of Social Sciences to Knowledge and Decision Making, Bruges, 26-28 June 2000. …