New Knowledge Economy in Europe. A Strategy for International Competitiveness and Social Cohesion - Maria João Rodrigues

The book is an amalgamation of the scientific and political agendas which led to the European strategy for the knowledge-based economy adopted by the European Union. Its authors illustrate their own influence on European policy making with contributions on a broad range of subjects, including:

the potential for the growth of a knowledge-based global economynew challenges for the welfare stateemerging trends in employmentthe role of international benchmarking as a policy learning toolthe construction of European identitythe building of multilevel governance required to undertake reforms.

The results of the European strategy for the knowledge economy have become apparent throughout the EU in policy areas including research, innovation, single markets, education and employment, amongst others. This is the new blueprint for economic and social modernisation in the EU.

The New Knowledge Economy in Europe will be of great interest to academics, managers, public administrators and professional organisations involved in studies of Europe or innovation.