This book presents the findings of a survey that analyzes a unique set of data on gender studies departments, and provides a clear and simple synthesis of heterogeneous databases on the gender gap in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) setting, helping readers understand...

This edited volume presents new means of quantifying the behavioral and consequential differences between technology-based and non-technology-based nascent entrepreneurs in varied economies. It explores the socioeconomic place of technology in developed and developing countries, and describes...

This book explores startups that have thrived against the odds in places where startup success was deemed to be unlikely. Discussing a number of technology startups from around the world that have succeeded without state backing nor local venture and seed capital, Black Swan Start Ups provides...

Gain all of the techniques, teachings, tools, and methodologies required to be an effective first-time product manager. The overarching goal of this book is to help you understand the product manager role, give you concrete examples of what a product manager does, and build the foundational...

This volume deals with the role and impact of technology on the economy and society. The papers on corporate dimensions address the impact of patents, determinants of innovative activities, differential behaviour of multinationals, industrial groups and other firms with regard to innovations and...

Remote services represent a young, but already important and fast growing form of technology-mediated services,. Stefanie Paluch employs multiple qualitative methods to explore the perception of remote services and its impact on customer-provider relationships in USA, Germany and Sweden. She...

Part I: Globalization, Input Trade and Sanyal’s Contribution to Trade Theory -- Chapter 1: Middle Products Revisited -- Chapter 2: Competition Policy vs. Industrial Policy -- Part II: Trade, Technology and Increasing Returns -- Chapter 3: Protectionism and Increasing Returns -- Chapter 4:...

Chapter 1. Globalization of Indian Industries: How to move forward? -- Chapter 2. Infrastructure, ICT and Firms’ Productivity and Efficiency: An Application to the Indian Manufacturing -- Chapter 3. R&D spillovers across the supply chain: Evidence from the Indian automobile industry -- Chapter...