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Knowledge Generation and Technical Change
. Ed(S): Wolf, Steven; Zilberman, David
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Description for Knowledge Generation and Technical Change
Hardback. Analyzes transitions in agricultural knowledge generation and extension arrangements from an empirical perspective. This book examines perspectives as to how knowledge systems can be assessed effectively. It presents views on the degree of complementarity and substitution between private and public sector investments in research and extension. Editor(s): Wolf, Steven; Zilberman, David. Series: Natural Resource Management and Policy. Num Pages: 393 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC; KNAC; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 735.
Knowledge generation and transfer mechanisms are being transformed in important and controversial ways. Investment in research and development has increased in response to recognition that scientific productivity is tightly connected to economic dynamism. Patent protection has been expanded in order to stimulate higher levels of private investment. Intellectual property rights held by public organizations and researchers are now increasingly transferred to private organizations to accelerate the diffusion and enhance the value of knowledge produced by public agencies and universities. Additionally, new institutions such as university offices of technology transfer, venture ... Read more
Knowledge generation and transfer mechanisms are being transformed in important and controversial ways. Investment in research and development has increased in response to recognition that scientific productivity is tightly connected to economic dynamism. Patent protection has been expanded in order to stimulate higher levels of private investment. Intellectual property rights held by public organizations and researchers are now increasingly transferred to private organizations to accelerate the diffusion and enhance the value of knowledge produced by public agencies and universities. Additionally, new institutions such as university offices of technology transfer, venture ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
393
Condition
New
Series
Natural Resource Management and Policy
Number of Pages
371
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9780792374480
SKU
V9780792374480
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99-15
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