Research, quality, competitiveness: European Union technology policy for the information society

This book covers a gap in EU policy literature by addressing the intersectionbetween research policy and industrial policy. It analyzes how the EU supports the competitiveness of domestic companies and the common objective of sustained (and sustainable) economic growth. An exhaustive introduction to the founding principles, institutions, and activities of the EU and an overview of the 15 new and candidate member states are also provided. This new edition is thoroughly revised and extended to incorporate updated and new material and data on the new Randamp;D Framework Program, the Lisbon Agenda, the EU Reform Treaty, and the EU enlargement. The appendix and accompanying website contain ancillary distance-learning material, extended readings, country-specific data, and other materials for producing course notes and visuals. Cover-to-cover rewriteand update for second edition Hundreds of figures and tables Complementary website available with additional data, updates and course material

• ISBN: 978-0-387-79264-4
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 625
• Fecha Publicación: 01/11/2008
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés