Introduction

Eskil Ullberg ()
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Eskil Ullberg: George Mason University

Chapter Chapter 1 in New Perspectives on Internationalization and Competitiveness, 2015, pp 1-8 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This book is about the integration of science and technology in an increasingly international and competitive environment for firms, universities and nations. Two workshops were held to discuss internationalization and competitiveness. The purpose was to identify basic problems, i.e. extant in several disciplines, which could help in better integrating economics, innovation and higher education. Fields covering policy and its measurement across economics, strategy, higher education and new research methods where discussed in one joint forum allowing for multiple angles to this over arching theme. Nine papers, which make up a chapter each, are summarized to give a first overview, and four identified basic problems: the including of time to think in economic theory, i.e. creative and operational processes, universities as economic actors, strategic dimension of team work, and agency in measuring innovation. In particular the integration of global markets (including emerging markets), invention/innovation and higher education attracted special interest among participants. The introduction is a first take on these basic problems, which are also inputs to future interdisciplinary research projects, whose results in turn are input to policy and its measurement, and better theoretical economic understanding. The hope is thus that a further discussion will follow, through other publications.

Keywords: High Education; Team Work; National Industry; Major Trading Partner; Strategic Dimension (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-11979-3_1

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