To explain the importance of scientific research and technological innovation for industrial countries and in particular for the EU, in order to improve or to maintain economic leadership, is the central idea of this volume. It starts with a historical and theoretical perspective on...

The Geography of Small Firm Innovation offers a unique look at the importance of geographic proximity to the innovative activity of high-tech small firms. The book explores the concentration of innovation across metropolitan areas in the United States during the 1990s, by introducing a novel...

Major societal challenges of a global nature include climate change, efficient energy supply, environmental sustainability, and health care. Science & Technology Policy (S&T) policy is an essential contributor to dealing with these challenges; moreover, international cooperation and...

The EU and the U.S. confront distinct factor market dynamics and common policy challenges. Labor market developments and long-term changes in capital markets and capital flows represent key problems in aging societies. The analyses presented here compare the European and U.S. patterns in this...

Foreword -- 1 Reshuffling the world -- 2 Chinese Culture, Strategy and Innovation.- 3 Innovation Policies in China, US and EU -- 4 Demystifying Strategic Innovation.- 5 Strategic Innovation in Practice -- 6 How to Win the Battle on Innovation?

Einführung in die Problemstellung -- Die Supply Chain der europäischen Aviation-Industrie -- Innovationskooperationen für die Supply Chain der europäischen Aviation-Industrie -- Konstrukte, Indikatoren, Hypothesen und theoretische Modelle zur kooperativen Ideengenerierung entlang der Supply...

Introduction -- Research Flyover -- Design Science - The Science of the Artificial -- Design Science Research -- Class of Problems and Artifacts -- Proposal for Conducting Researches by using a Design.

Engineering -- 1: Strength Properties of Lightweight Foamed Concrete Incorporating Waste Paper Sludge Ash and Recycled Concrete Aggregate -- 2: Investigation of Cutting Edge Radius Effect in Macro-machining and Micro-machining -- 3: Clay Stabilization Using OPC and Bottom Ash as Additives -- 4:...