The University and the Economy
Pathways to Growth and Economic Development
Will be published approx. on 27. March 2015
Book
Hardback
224 pages
978-1-78254-948-2 (ISBN)
Description
The University and the Economy provides an in-depth exploration of the many ways in which universities contribute to economic development and growth. By providing readers with theoretical tools and evidence to explain the means by which university activities impact the economic system, the book offers a robust analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of specific university systems.In offering a solid foundation of conceptual and statistical knowledge, this book supports the current debate on the role of the university in the contemporary economy. It also offers insights to enhance understanding of why some university systems are not contributing to their economies as well as others. The book adopts an economic perspective, which allows the actions of universities, as well as the individuals who study and work within them, to be analyzed in the context of economic models of behavior. From this perspective, it explains the organization, governance and funding of universities' activities and explores how these could be structured to improve their efficiency and effectiveness.
Academics, policymakers, managers and professionals working in universities will find a wealth of valuable information in this book. It will also be of interest to undergraduate and postgraduate students of science and technology policy, higher education economics and the economics and management of innovation.
Academics, policymakers, managers and professionals working in universities will find a wealth of valuable information in this book. It will also be of interest to undergraduate and postgraduate students of science and technology policy, higher education economics and the economics and management of innovation.
Reviews / Votes
'Geuna and Rossi's The University and the Economy provides a concise, critical survey of how universities' teaching, research, and technology transfer activities may contribute to economic growth, while cautioning decision-makers not to rely overmuch on popular statistical indicators of that performance.' -- Science and Public Policy) 'The book is well written and structured, and it clearly demonstrates the value of an economic approach to the universities' activities... this book is highly recommendable and a good example of the valuable contributions that university research can make. It is relevant for students, academics, managers as well as policy-makers.' -- - Regional Studies 'To wrap it up, the book by Aldo Geuna and Federica Rossi provides a thorough overview of the many ways in which universities contribute to economic growth through its key activities, teaching and research and technological transfer. The variety of theory, empirical work and original data reported in the book contributes to systematize a great amount of solid knowledge, which may not be easily accessible or directly usable by a wide public. Moreover, the book contributes to the debate on the restructuring on higher education systems with interesting and targeted policy suggestions for improving fruitful synergies between the university and the economy.' -- ournal of Economics BibliographyMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Cheltenham
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-78254-948-2 (9781782549482)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Aldo Geuna, Professor, University of Torino and Collegio Carlo Alberto, Italy and Federica Rossi, Lecturer, Birkbeck, University of London, UK
Content
Contents: 1. Introduction: The University, A Complex Institution 2. The University and The Economy: A Multi-faceted Relationship 3. Higher Education and Economic Welfare 4. The Economic Role and Impact of University Research 5. Measuring Universities' Performances: An International Comparison 6. University Funding and Research Assessment: An Analysis of Italian and British Cases 7. The Governance and Spatial Dynamics of University-industry Knowledge Transfer 8. Conclusions: Governance and Funding Models for Universities in Transition Index