| Description |
1 online resource (l, 539 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Series |
Innovation, Technology, and Knowledge Management, 2197-5698 |
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Innovation, technology, and knowledge management, 2197-5698
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| Contents |
Part I. Human Capital and Innovations vs. Competitive Advantages in Foreign Trade: Theoretical and Model Approach -- Theoretical Grounds of the Development of Long-Term Competitive Advantages in International Trade / Józef Misala -- Human Capital and Innovation--Basic Concepts, Measures, and Interdependencies / Ziemowit Czajkowski, Arkadiusz Michał Kowalski, Beata Michorowska and Marzenna Anna Weresa -- Concept of National Innovation System and International Competitiveness--A Theoretical Approach / Marzenna Anna Weresa -- Human Capital and Innovations As Determinants of Competitiveness / Ziemowit Czajkowski -- Part II. Changes in Competitive Advantages in Foreign Trade and National Innovation Systems' Development: Comparing Countries in Europe, North America and Asia -- International Competitiveness of Countries with Dynamic Innovation Systems / Ireneusz Bil, Krzysztof Falkowski and Arkadiusz Michał Kowalski -- International Competitiveness of Countries with Performing Innovation Systems / Andreas Bielig, Józef Olszyński, Grażyna Wojtkowska-Łodej, Oskar Kowalewski and Tomasz Napiórkowski -- International Competitiveness of Countries with Catching-up Innovation Systems / Mariusz-Jan Radło and Marcin Gomułka -- International Competitiveness of Countries with Unbalanced Innovation Systems / Krzysztof Falkowski, Günter Heiduk, Agnieszka McCaleb and Beata Michorowska |
| Summary |
This work focuses on researching and establishing the importance of human capital and innovation as determinants of competitive advantages in international trade in the context of rapidly evolving technological advancement, globalization, and economic integration. The processes that accompany the shift from industrial economics to a knowledge-based economy are currently the object of interest of both scientists, politicians, investors and entrepreneurs. In many countries, the traditional sources of socioeconomic development, such as low labor costs, availability of inexpensive raw materials, and favorable geographic location are waning. These economies are searching for new sources of competitive advantage that will allow for maintaining growth, among other things by boosting participation in international trade. The book explores non-traditional drivers of competitiveness in both theory and practice. First, chapters 1 through 4 present theoretical and methodological aspects of the relationships among international trade, human capital and innovation. Here the authors address the controversy associated with the concept of competitiveness itself and its measurement, while paying special attention to the political development of comparative advantages related to international trade. The second part of the monograph, chapters 5 through 8, is of empirical nature. This section contains case studies of selected countries that represent models of various national innovation systems. Finally, the theoretical and practical aspects are integrated, allowing policymakers and financial and business leaders to consider how their decisions can influence their countries' competitive positions through their investments in innovation and human capital |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed November 18, 2013) |
| Subject |
Human capital.
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Technological innovations -- Economic aspects
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Competition
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International economic relations.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Industries -- General.
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Ingénierie.
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Competition
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Human capital
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International economic relations
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Technological innovations -- Economic aspects
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Weresa, Marzenna A., editor
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| ISBN |
9783319020723 |
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3319020722 |
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