This book takes stock of what is known about the process of innovation and its effects, and the policy interventions that influence both. It provides insights i

The concept of National Systems of Innovation was introduced as a method to describe the various elements which contribute to innovation performance and their i

A calculation of the social returns to innovation /Benjamin F. Jones and Lawrence H. Summers --Innovation and human capital policy /John Van Reenen --Immigratio

'A great book to understand and foster innovation at all levels: a truly innovative piece of work.' Enrico Giovannini, Minister of Labour and Social Policies, I

The National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES), at the U.S. National Foundation, is 1 of 14 major statistical agencies in the federal govern