Meeting Global Challenges: German-U.S. Innovation Policy: Summary of a Symposium

by National Research Council, Board on Science Technology and Economic Policy, Committee on Comparative National Innovation Policies Best Practice for the 21st Century, et al.

While nations have always competed for territory, mineral riches, water, and other physical assets, they compete most vigorously today for technology-based innovations and the value that flows from them. Much of this value is based on creating scientific knowledge and transforming it into new products and services for the market. This process of innovation is complex and interdisciplinary. Sometimes it draws on the genius of individuals, but even...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 030926359X
• ISBN13: 9780309263597
• Release Date: October 2012
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 8.9"