Research, Quality, Competitiveness: European Union Technology Policy for the Knowledge-based Society
This book covers a gap in EU policy literature by addressing the intersection between research policy and industrial policy. It analyzes how the EU supports the competitiveness of domestic companies and the common objective of sustained (and sustainable) economic growth. An exhaustive introduction to the founding principles, institutions, and activities of the EU and an overview of the 15 new and candidate member states are also provided. This new edition is thoroughly revised and extended to incorporate updated and new material and data on the new R&D Framework Program, the Lisbon Agenda, the EU Reform Treaty, and the EU enlargement. The appendix and accompanying website contain ancillary distance-learning material, extended readings, country-specific data, and other materials for producing course notes and visuals. The book will be useful for lecturers, students, politicians and civil servants who are interested in EU technology policy as well as for professionals who are involved in… More >>
Research, Quality, Competitiveness: European Union Technology Policy for the Knowledge-based Society
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Attilio Stajano’s book has been published at the time of the finalization of the Council of Ministers’ agreement on the 7th EU Framework Programme for Research, Technological Development and Demonstration (2007-2013). Up to now, it is the most comprehensive outline of the European Union policy on research and technology and its programmes. The author describes in detail the institutional framework, the competition and growth targets as well as the policy and programmes of the European Union (EU) concerning research and technological development. The documentation on CD-ROM includes an extensive collection of the most significant documents, country-specific data and tables, reference materials and further relevant readings.
The work by Attilio Stajano is highly recommended to all those who are interested in the activities of the EU in the field of research and technology, ranging from applicants in the Framework Programme or from the sectors of economics and science to decision makers and main actors in the management and fostering of research policies and actions. It represents a precious resource and an exhaustive manual as well as a reliable reference and a practical help.
The author has actively contributed to the work of the European Commission for many years in the development of the European policy for research and technology and thus builds on deep and long-standing insights. In the present work, reference is made to his major teaching experience in the specialist field of research and technology policies at the University of Bologna and Ferrara in Italy and at Georgia Institute of Technology in the U.S.
Prof. Manfred Horvat
European and International Research and Technology Cooperation
Vienna University of Technology
EMAIL: manfred.horvat@tuwien.ac.at