Technological Competition, Employment and Innovation Policies in OECD Countries / Edition 1

by Paul J.J. Welfens, David B. Audretsch, John T. Addison, Hariolf Grupp

Overview

High unemployment rates in the period of an internationalization of economies and an intensified technological competition are the main problems that exist in most EU countries. Taking sk of unemployment patterns, technological trends and employment opportunities in the EU and the US is crucial for the reform debate in Europe. In continental Europe, major problems are an insufficient creation of new firms in innovative technology fields, inadequate labor market developments and inconsistent R&D policies. Founded on new data evaluations, the book presents an innovative analysis of these topics and shows opportunities for reforms.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783642637353
Publisher:	Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Publication date:	11/05/2012
Edition description:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1998
Pages:	234
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.02(d)

Table of Contents

Executive Summary.- 1. EU Labor Markets Facing Globalization and Intensified Technology Competition.- 2. R&D Policy and Employment from a Theoretical Perspective.- 3. R&D Policy and Employment in the Triade.- 4. The Global Economy: R&D, Structural Change and Employment Shifts.- 5. European R&D Policy.- 6 Summary and Conclusions.- I Tables and Figures.- II R&D Policy in Korea.- III Statement of Professor Welfens for the Hearing of the European Parliament, Committee on Research, Technological Development and Energy in Brussels, October 1, 1996.- IV Coping with Environmental Problems: Positive Employment Effects?.- V Wages and Technology.- References.- List of Figures.- List of Tables.