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...