Innovation and Economic Crisis : Lessons and Prospects from the Economic Downturn

ISBN-13: 9780415602280 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 200 str.

Daniele Archibugi; Andrea Filippetti

Opis

This title looks at the effects of the economic crisis on the innovation behaviours of firms and asks whether the crisis is a typical manifestation of the inherent instability of the capitalism system due to the very nature of technological change. This book can be regarded as a complementary reading for those interested in the effect of the crisis with a particular focus on Europe.

Spis treści

Preface.  Introduction  1. At the Root of the Crisis: Some Proposed Explanations  2. Technological Change, Patterns of Innovation, and Economic Development: The Contribution of the Neo-Schumpeterian Research  3. The Role of the Rules: National Systems of Innovation and Labor Market Institutions  4. Is the Crisis Hampering Innovation Convergence in Europe?  5. National Systems of Innovation, Structure, and Demand  6. Varieties of Capitalism and Innovation Investment  7. Who is Swimming Against the Stream: Is Accumulation More Creative than Destruction?  8. Innovation in the Manufacturing and Service Sector: Impact and Firms’ Strategies  9. Is Slack Good for Innovation in Times of Crisis?  10. Conclusions