num_pages: 208
description: Research suggests that innovation and technological change are crucial for the economic recovery of the former centrally planned countries in Central and Eastern Europe. This book analyses the development of innovation systems and technology policy in this region from various perspectives, demonstrating not only its importance but also its complexity. Included in the book are discussions The authors conclude that rebuilding innovation systems in Central and Eastern Europe will require considerable time, and that there is no 'best practice' or ideal strategy which can be clearly recommended. This book will be warmly welcomed by scholars working in the fields of transition studies, innovation and technology, as well as policy makers involved in designing technology policy in transition economies.
language: English
title: Innovation and Technological Change in Eastern Europe: Pathways to Industrial Recovery
titlecomplete: Innovation and Technological Change in Eastern Europe: Pathways to Industrial Recovery
publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing