Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Background Literature Review -- Chapter 3. The U.S Small Business Innovation Research Program -- Chapter 4. The 2005 National Research Council Database -- Chapter 5. Innovative Activity in Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Businesses -- Chapter 6. Estimating...

This book provides a concise introduction to important aspects of contemporary innovation policy, with particular emphasis on its impact on economic growth and development. It addresses a non-specialist audience interested in quickly building background knowledge, getting familiar with the...

Ch 1 Introduction -- Ch 2 Fundamentals of Innovation Policy for Growth and Development -- Ch 3 University Entrepreneurship: A Survey of US Experience -- Ch 4 Strategic Alliances/Knowledge-Intensive Partnerships -- Ch 5 Clusters/Science Parks/Knowledge Business Incubators -- Ch 6 High-Risk...