This paper briefly reports on a research project whose focus is on the processes through which in the past countries that have been far behind the technological and economic leaders of the day have caught up, and on the institutions and policies that are necessary for successful catch-up today....

This paper briefly reports on a research project whose focus is on the processes through which in the past countries that have been far behind the technological and economic leaders of the day have caught up, and on the institutions and policies that are necessary for successful catch-up today....

It is a stylised fact in economics that natural resources are harmful for economic development. Still, one can find several examples of natural-resource-based development. This apparent paradox reflects an unsatisfactory conceptualisation of natural resources. This paper suggests a new...

Economic growth theory has underplayed the importance of the management of the business enterprise in economic growth and development. In today's global economy, business enterprises must be able to sense opportunities, seize or execute on such opportunities, and reconfigure and transform as...

Economic growth theory has underplayed the importance of the management of the business enterprise in economic growth and development. In today's global economy, business enterprises must be able to sense opportunities, seize or execute on such opportunities, and reconfigure and transform as...