The New Knowledge Economy in Europe: A Strategy for International Competitiveness and Social Cohesion - Hardcover

 
9781840647198: The New Knowledge Economy in Europe: A Strategy for International Competitiveness and Social Cohesion
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1840647191 ISBN 13: 9781840647198
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, 2002

Synopsis

Knowledge is fast becoming one of the main sources of wealth, yet it can also become a source of inequalities. The New Knowledge Economy in Europe attempts to determine whether it is possible to hasten the transition towards a knowledge-based economy and enhance competitiveness with increased employment and improved social cohesion across Europe.

The book is an amalgamation of the scientific and political agendas which led to the European strategy for the knowledge-based economy adopted by the European Union. Its authors illustrate their own influence on European policy making with contributions on a broad range of subjects, including:

  • the potential for the growth of a knowledge-based global economy
  • new challenges for the welfare state
  • emerging trends in employment
  • the role of international benchmarking as a policy learning tool
  • the construction of European identity
  • the building of multilevel governance required to undertake reforms.

The results of the European strategy for the knowledge economy have become apparent throughout the EU in policy areas including research, innovation, single markets, education and employment, amongst others. This is the new blueprint for economic and social modernisation in the EU.

The New Knowledge Economy in Europe will be of great interest to academics, managers, public administrators and professional organisations involved in studies of Europe or innovation.

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About the Author

Edited by Maria João Rodrigues, Professor, IEE-ULB – Institute for European Studies, Université Libre de Bruxelles and Special Advisor to the European Commission

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Publisher
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Publication date
2002
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1840647191
ISBN 13 
9781840647198
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
352
Editor
Rodrigues Maria João

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