Competition for technological leadership : EU policy for high technology

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Competition for technological leadership : EU policy for high technology

Johan Lembke

E. Elgar, c2002

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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In the year 2000, European Union governments announced a long-term strategic commitment to transform the European economy into the most competitive, dynamic, knowledge-based economy in the world. Technology is an integral part of the new economy and of the EU's strategy for economic development. This book deals with the development of infrastructure in the mobile communications, transport, space and radio sectors. It sets out to explain the conditions under which the EU, and in particular the European Commission, makes policy choices to support large-scale technology infrastructures, and why EU political intervention in seemingly similar infrastructure projects varies. Answering this question will provide insights into the political economy underpinning the ambitions to transform the European economy into the most competitive in the world. This study of EU political intervention in support of advanced technology will be a fascinating read for advanced students and academic researchers of international political economy, international affairs and political science. Competition for Technological Leadership will also appeal to journalists, policymakers and analysts with a special interest in EU high technology policy.

Table of Contents

Contents: Preface 1. Introduction 2. Analytical Framework 3. EU Strategy for Satellite Navigation 4. Galileo: Europe's Response 5. The EU Strategy for Wireless Internet 6. Globalization, Strategy and Technology 7. Digital Radio in Europe 8. Concluding Evaluation References Index

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