European University Institute Library

The university and the ecomony, pathways to growth and economic development, Aldo Geuna, Federica Rossi

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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non fiction

The university and the ecomony

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Aldo Geuna, Federica Rossi

pathways to growth and economic development

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 analysed in the context of economic models of behaviour. 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. --, Provided by Publisher

1. Introduction: the university, a complex institution -- 2. The university and the economy: a multifaceted relationship -- 3. Higher education and economic welfare / Mauro Sylos Labini -- 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 / Aldo Geuna, Matteo Piolatto and Maura Sylos Labini -- 7. The governance and spatial dynamics of university-industry knowledge transfer / Federica Rossi, Aldo Geuna, Isabel Maria Bodas Freitas, Federico Caviggioli, Paolo Cechelli and Marco Riva -- 8. Conclusions: governance and funding models for universities in transition