Low-Tech Innovation: Competitiveness of the German Manufacturing Sector

by Oliver Som

Book Overview

This book highlights the economic relevance of the so-called low-tech industries and firms. Non R&D intensive firms continue to be the economic backbone of several developed industrial countries. They form the core of National Innovation Systems and contribute significantly to growth and employment. However, due to their lack of R&D activity, they are easily overlooked in the general innovation debate. This book provides latest empirical findings...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3319353551
• ISBN13: 9783319353555
• Release Date: August 2016
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 229 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"