TY - BOOK AU - Radošević,Slavo AU - Curaj,Adrian AU - Gheorghiu,Radu AU - Andreescu,Liviu AU - Wade,Imogen ED - ScienceDirect eBooks. TI - Advances in the theory of smart specialization SN - 9780128041598 AV - HC240.9.T4 PY - 2017///] KW - Technological innovations KW - Government policy KW - European Union countries KW - BUSINESS & ECONOMICS KW - Industries KW - General KW - bisacsh KW - fast KW - Europe KW - Electronic books KW - local N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - Regional growth in the European Union hinges to a large extent on smart specialization, a new and exciting theme in economic innovation studies. Advances in the Theory and Practice of Smart Specialization illuminates problems that have stifled the implementation of smart specialization policies, such as unique regional constraints and the inter-dependent demands of economic growth and commercial development. Forward-looking and pragmatic, it provides guidance for developing smart specialization strategies both to those involved in European affairs and others grappling with regional innovation and economic development worldwide. Emphasizes specific contexts for smart specialization, its international approach and institutional preconditionsExamines comparable initiatives worldwideExplains how to implement smart specialization policies given different development levels of regions and countries UR - http://ezproxy.alfaisal.edu/login?url=https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780128041376 ER -