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Swann, G. M. P.

The economics of innovation : An introduction / G.M. Peter Swann. - Cheltenham : Edward Elgar, 2009. - xiii, 301 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 279-290) and indexes.

Contents:
Preface Part I: Context;
1. What is the Economics of Innovation About?;
2.Innovation in the History of Economic Thought Part II: Aspects of Innovation;
3. Basic Concepts in Innovation;
4.Process Innovation;
5. Product Innovation;
6. Innovative Pricing;
7. Network Effects and Standards;
8. Intellectual Property Part III: How Firms Achieve Innovation;
9. Innovation and Creativity;
10. The Entrepreneur and Innovation;
11. Organisation for Innovation;
12. Vision and Innovation;
13. Clusters and Networks;
14. Division of Labour Part IV: Innovation and the Consumer;
15. The Passive Consumer and the Active Consumer;
16. The Diffusion of Innovations Part V: The Effects of Innovation;
17. Innovation and Trade;
18. Innovation and Market Structure;
19. Innovation and Wealth Creation;
20. Innovation and Competitiveness;
21. Innovation and Sustainability Part VI: Innovation and Government;
22. Innovation and Policy References Index;


ISBN: 9781848440067 (hbk.) 1848440065 (hbk.) 1848440278 (pbk.) 9781848440272 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2008942911

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA8D9561 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 014853082 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Technological innovations--Economic aspects.
Innovations--Aspect économique.
Vernieuwing.
Economische aspecten

LC Class. No.: HC79.T4 / S93 2009

Dewey Class. No.: 338.06 SWA