{"product_id":"the-new-knowledge-economy-in-europe-a-strategy-for-international-competitiveness-and-social-cohesion-9781843764687","title":"The New Knowledge Economy in Europe: A Strategy","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnowledge is fast becoming one of the main sources of wealth, yet it can also become a source of inequalities. \u003ci\u003eThe New Knowledge Economy in Europe \u003c\/i\u003eattempts 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.\u003cp\u003eThe 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe potential for the growth of a knowledge-based global economy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enew challenges for the welfare state\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eemerging trends in employment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe role of international benchmarking as a policy learning tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe construction of European identity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe building of multilevel governance required to undertake reforms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe New Knowledge Economy in Europe \u003c\/i\u003ewill be of great interest to academics, managers, public administrators and professional organisations involved in studies of Europe or innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e'This book provides a worthwhile set of readings for Australian policymakers. . . For those policymakers and policy analysts keen to move beyond the weakly contested mantras of the knowledge economy and globalisation, this book will provide much valuable material.'\u003c\/i\u003e -- Bernard McKenna, Labour and Industry\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContents  1. Introduction: for a European strategy at the turn of the century  Maria João Rodrigues  2. The challenges and the potential of the knowledge-based economy in a globalised world  Luc Soete  3. A new European social model for the twenty-first century?  Gøsta Esping-Andersen  4. Knowledge-based economies: the European employment debate in a new context Robert M. Lindley  5. Institutional reforms for growth, employment and social cohesion: elements for a European and national agenda  Robert Boyer  6. International benchmarking as a policy learning tool  Bengt-Åke Lundvall and Mark Tomlinson  7. The construction of European identity  Manuel Castells  8. Governance and government in the European Union: The open method of coordination  Mario Telò  Annexes   Bibliography   Index","brand":"Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49413415174487,"sku":"9781843764687","price":51.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781843764687.jpg?v=1730520067","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-new-knowledge-economy-in-europe-a-strategy-for-international-competitiveness-and-social-cohesion-9781843764687","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}