L'economia della conoscenza

by Dominique Foray

The book, which alternates between analysis of the economic transformation and examination of the tools and concepts of the discipline, begins by discussing "knowledge" as an economic good and the historical development of the knowledge-based economies. It then develops a conceptual framework for considering the issues raised. Topics considered in the remaining chapters include forms of knowledge production, codification and infusion, incentives and institutions for the efficient production of knowledge (including discussions of private markets and "open" sources), and knowledge management as a new organizational capability. Finally, the book addresses policy concerns suggested by the uneven development of knowledge across different sectors and by the need to find ways of reclaiming the public dimension of knowledge from an essentially privatized knowledge revolution.

Genres: Economics, Nonfiction, Business

172 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2004

Reviews

[Clare Krajewski · Rating 2 out of 5]

Reads like a textbook. Not bad, just not for me.

[Brad Acker]

i'm reading this book because it is becoming increasingly obvious to me that all that will soon be left for man to do is to create and share knowledge (and entertainment).