How Universities Promote Economic Growth

This study was initiated in 1999 with
the objective of identifying the most promising path to
development in light of emerging global and regional
changes. The purpose of this volume is to examine the role
of universities in enhancing technological capability in
Asian as well as other industrial countries. This volume
also discusses the University-Industry Links (UIL) policies
of national governments, corporations and sub national
governments. Case studies, policies, strategies and
conclusions for Switzerland, United Kingdom, Netherlands,
Japan, Thailand, United States, China, Singapore, and India
are all individually examined. The volume also covers topics
such as knowledge transmission, knowledge production,
knowledge sharing, research and development, lessons
learned, best practices and innovation initiatives and their
roles for economic growth in relation to UIL.