Research, Quality, Competitiveness

This book provides an introduction to the history, founding principles, institutions, and activities of the EU and an overview of the 25 member States.

It covers a gap in EU policy literature by addressing intersection among research, policy, and industry. The book includes a detailed description of the EU policies on research, innovation and technology by emphasizing common objectives of greater competitiveness and sustained (and sustainable) growth. The text originates from courses taught at Georgia Technical Institute (US), the University of Bologna (Italy), and the University of Ferrara (Italy). An Appendix includes distance-learning materials. This book will be useful for companies and individuals who are planning to submit research proposals, as well as for lecturers, students, politicians and civil servants who are interested in EU technology policy.

Cover-to-cover rewrite and update for second edition Hundreds of figures and tables Complementary website available with additional data, updates and course material Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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This book covers a gap in EU policy literature by addressing the intersection between research policy and industrial policy. It analyzes how the EU supports the competitiveness of domestic companies and the common objective of sustained (and sustainable) economic growth. An exhaustive introduction to the founding principles, institutions, and activities of the EU and an overview of the 15 new and candidate member states are also provided. This new edition is thoroughly revised and extended to incorporate updated and new material and data on the new R&D Framework Program, the Lisbon Agenda, the EU Reform Treaty, and the EU enlargement. The appendix and accompanying website contain ancillary distance-learning material, extended readings, country-specific data, and other materials for producing course notes and visuals. The book will be useful for lecturers, students, politicians and civil servants who are interested in EU technology policy as well as for professionals who are involved in EU funded R&D projects.

As a consultant, I have learned that not only organizations have to be transformed, but also the way people look at them.This is true in business, but also in politics. The new edition of this book gives a sharper vision on a major European effort. It will not change the reality of Europe, but will boost your perception of what's going on.-Luc de Brabandere, Vice-President, The Boston Consulting Group

Allocation for schools and education are believed [by most] to be a cost. Stajano proves with cogent analysis that education and knowledge are instead veritable infrastructures for social cohesion and economic productivity. Allocations for school and education are also necessary investments for life and productivity of a nation.
-Tullio De Mauro, past Minister of Education, Italy; Professor of Linguistics, University of Rome

For Europe the magic word is competitiveness. In order to be successful we should invest morein quality, research, education and innovation. This book is an excellent guide about European and global integration and competitiveness. It analyses not only where we stand, but also where should we go and what we should do. It is highly recommendable reading for those who care about the future of Europe."-Tibor Palankai, Emeritus Professor of Corvinus University of Budapest

Attilio Stajano significantly contributed to shaping the developments
of the European research program 'Esprit' and its follow-up program
'Information Society Technologies'. This book reflects his enthusiasm for
European collaborative research which he rightly highlights as a success
story. It provides a valuable and detailed source of information on IT research funded by the European Union in recent years with the goal of contributing to European competitiveness.-Dr. Rosalie Zobel, Director, European Commission, Brussels

Contenu
Competitiveness of the European Union.- Origins of the European Union.- Overview of Member States.- Competitiveness of the European Economy.- Competitiveness and Quality.- Research and Technology Policy in the European Union.- EU Research: Objectives and Results.- Framework Programs.- Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Competitiveness.- Competitiveness in the Knowledge-Based Society.- The Position of the EU in the Quest for Competitiveness and Beyond.- Overview of the Institutional Context of the European Union.- From the Treaty of Rome to the Reform Treaty of Lisbon.- Enlargement of the European Union.- Budget of the European Union.- Internal Market and Competition.- Economic and Monetary Union.