This paper deals with the problematic of emergence using the tools and conceptual framework of knowledge economics. Emerging countries are able to sustain long lasting periods of rapid growth without deteriorating their external position. It means that they can supply on the world market goods,...

En Algérie, peu d’études empiriques se sont focalisées sur le processus de l’innovation dans les PME pouvant expliquer l’implication de ces entreprises dans ce processus, les phénomènes susceptibles d’influer sur leur capacité à innover, et les obstacles qui entravent le...

Au XIX e siècle, les journaux publient, jour après jour, le cours des rentes, puis dans la seconde moitié du siècle, de certaines actions remarquables à différents égards (Banque de France, certains chemins de fer, canal de Suez, etc.). A la fin de chaque année, on prend l’habitude...

Eastern Europe economies enjoyed in the past a rather important level of scientific and technological activity. This level is declining because of the scarcity of financial resources, but there still are capacities even if they are ill organised and directed. In this context there is room for...

Since Independence, formal banking institutions in West Africa have been unable to reach the majority of micro and small entrepreneurs, as well as the household sector. In addition, many of them have suffered financial troubles or failed. At the same time, cooperative savings and credit networks...

[fre] Dans cet article, nous présentons les enjeux économiques de la norme technique pour ensuite discuter des déterminants justifiant l'implication des entreprises françaises dans le processus de normalisation. Pour ce faire, dans une première partie, nous rappelons le caractère collectif...

[eng] This paper uses a sample of more than 400 000 changes in sectorial employment in France from 1974 to 1979, in the 50 industries having experienced the highest rates of change in employment during the period.. Skilled labour and the technical content of industry have been selected as...