The paper moves a step forward in the direction of establishing a connection between the structure and evolution of knowledge bases and the structure and evolution of organizational forms in innovative activities in a scienceintensive industry. The paper has an explicit focus on the dynamics of...

Part I: Fundamentals of insurance business The origins and role of insurance in society -- The notion of risk and probability -- The insurance undertaking -- Regulation of the insurance industry -- Supervision and other Authorities -- The insurance business -- The insurance contract -- Life...

This textbook presents the fundamental economic dimensions of insurance companies and links them to managerial issues. Combining academic rigour and a strongly practice-oriented approach, it addresses both the competitive environment and the management of the insurance business. Further, it...

Today, the study of regions is central to academic analysis and policy deliberation on how to respond to the rise of the knowledge economy. Regional Economies as Knowledge Laboratories illustrates how newer types of regional analysis--utilising scientometrics, knowledge services measures and...