This paper presents a brief of development of knowledge-based organisations (KBOs) and thus the emergence of knowledge economies in the global arena. The purpose of the discussion is to highlight the theme of knowledge-based economies in the emerging future, and to bring this critical topic in...

Am 4. und 5. Dezember 2003 veranstalteten das Hamburgische Welt-Wirtschafts-Archiv (HWWA) und der Arbeitskreis Europäische Integration gemeinsam in Hamburg eine interdisziplinäre Konferenz zur europäischen Wirtschaft und Wirtschaftspolitik. (Informationen aus dem Vorwort)

Over the past decade, the term bioeconomy has emerged in both policy and academic discourse. Implying a technology-driven approach to wealth generation from organic materials, the term has taken hold with so far limited critical engagement. It is a contestable rather than contested term. Noting...

This work investigates the economic role of the creative sector within the knowledge-economy in Europe and the corresponding role of the state in formulating relevant policies to boost its competitiveness and secure growth and jobs. Current figures on turnover, value added, growth and employment...