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Research and Technological Innovation

Publication year: 2005

ISBN: 978-3-7908-1658-7

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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 scientific-technological innovation and its importance for industrial growth. Then it analyzes EU policy framework and strategies for R&D and it presents several national success stories both from EU and non-EU countries to confirm the theoretical perspective.


Subject: Business and Economics, EU Policies, Economic Growth, European Union (EU), R&D, Research & Devolopment, Technology, Growth, Innovation, Research & Development (R&D ), Technological innovation, Technology policy