{"product_id":"9781840642568-innovation-and-technological-change-in-e","title":"Innovation and Technological Change in Eastern Europe","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePathways to Industrial Recovery\u003cbr\u003eReserach suggests that innovation and technical change are crucial for the econimic recovery of the former centrally planned countries in Central and Eastern Europe. This text analyzes the development of innovation systems and technology in this region from various perspectives.\u003cbr\u003eResearch suggests that innovation and technological change are crucial for the economic recovery of the former centrally planned countries in Central and Eastern Europe.  This book analyses the development of innovation systems and technology policy in this region from various perspectives, demonstrating not only its importance but also its complexity.\u003cp\u003eIncluded in the book are discussions on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe process of transforming the innovation systems in Central and Eastern Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea comparison of R\u0026amp;D between 'East' and 'West'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003egradualism versus 'Big Bang' as the preferable strategy for reform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einnovation at the firm level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eproductivity and competitiveness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe ability to identify and exploit external knowledge in adopting up-to-date technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe authors conclude that rebuilding innovation systems in Central and Eastern Europe will require considerable time, and that there is no 'best practice' or ideal strategy which can be clearly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book will be warmly welcomed by scholars working in the fields of transition studies, innovation and technology, as well as policy makers involved in designing technology policy in transition economies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41527111614561,"sku":"9781840642568","price":134.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_10728655_1943332_jpg.jpg?v=1735319603","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781840642568-innovation-and-technological-change-in-e","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}