North of England, UK

With 14.5 million inhabitants and an economy worth over EUR 290 billion, the North of England is larger than many European countries. At the heart of the industrial revolution, the region has been a historic centre for world-changing innovation in transport, computing and in vitro fertilisation. Yet...

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Autor principal: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Autor Corporativo: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Paris : OECD c2008.
Colección:OECD reviews of regional innovation.
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Sumario:With 14.5 million inhabitants and an economy worth over EUR 290 billion, the North of England is larger than many European countries. At the heart of the industrial revolution, the region has been a historic centre for world-changing innovation in transport, computing and in vitro fertilisation. Yet, in the wake of massive losses in manufacturing employment over the past few decades, the region is having to adapt in order to catch up to more prosperous regions in the UK and remain competitive globally. Like many regions around the OECD, the North of England is seeking to support economic development through innovation, with strategies that build on the region's heritage while also looking to develop new strengths. This report reviews how both national policy and regional strategies support innovation in the North and how these efforts could be improved. It will be of interest to policy makers, firms and others active in promoting innovation and regional economic development.
Notas:Title from PDF t.p. (publisher's Web site, viewed Oct.16, 2008).
Descripción Física:1 online resource (248 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9789264048942
9786611922139