The Economics of Science and Technology : An Overview of Initiatives to Foster Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Growth /

This volume provides an overview of research on key topics in the economics of science and technology. These topics include the role of patents and intellectual property protection, the relationship between R&D and economic growth, R&D tax policy, government investment in infrastructure tech...

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Main Author: Feldman, Maryann P.
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Link, Albert N., Siegel, Donald S.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Boston, MA : Springer US, 2002.
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Summary:This volume provides an overview of research on key topics in the economics of science and technology. These topics include the role of patents and intellectual property protection, the relationship between R&D and economic growth, R&D tax policy, government investment in infrastructure technology, public-private technology partnerships, labor market policies, and evaluation and assessment of technology programs. Much of this literature is new, so the time is ripe for a synthesis and critique of existing studies. The book offers an overview presented from an applied perspective, stressing historical and institutional factors. This book will be particularly useful to students interested in pursuing research on these topics and to policy makers who want a user-friendly summary of recent studies on the economic implications of technology policy.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xv, 135 pages)
ISBN:9781461509813 (electronic bk.)
1461509815 (electronic bk.)