this paper proposes a structural model for the analysis of correlation between knowledge economy index and sustainable development across the world. an analytical model is devised for investigation of the role of the major factors in the process of development. the proposed structural model is calibrated using statistical data from the world bank, and the united nations for national economies a...

Measuring Knowledge Assets, 00-01, Nick Bontis This paper provides an overview of the literature pertaining to the measurement of knowledge assets, including intellectual capital. Bontis builds a framework to classify research in this area and identifies key challenges and opportunities for future work. This paper reviews the concept of a knowledge-based economy and the role of knowledge and te...

This chapter examines diverse discourses of knowledge embedded in state policies set forth specifically to mobilize lifelong learning for the global knowledge economy. The discussion draws from the literature as well as examples of federal policy documents in Canada related to its Innovation Strategy launched in 2002. At least two broad policy directions have been at play in these policy docume...

In the discussions of trading, unemployment and income distribution inequality, this question is raised by economists that in economic development of developing and developed countries, which policy is necessary in the first stage. Is trading liberalization the pre-requirement of transfer from a close economy to a relative open economy and is it necessary for the developed economy compared to o...

As typical emerging economies in the race for acquiring innovation rents, many emerging economies have the urgency to transform their economy in which dependent on export-oriented manufacturing to knowledge-based economy. Many studies highlighted the pathways taken by these economies to achieve development and how distinctive national innovation system contributed to growth and productivity in ...

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The importance of knowledge management to business increases and there are few signs that the pace would slow down. This is due to the fact that more and more of the added value companies create is built on the tacit and explicit knowledge that individuals possess and create. The purpose of a company is, by its existence, to produce more value than individual actors operating alone. One of the ...

The “New Economy” is the most virulent part of the Knowledge-Based Economy. It is an important stepping-stone towards it. For this reason, many people wrongly believe that the “New Economy” is already the next stage of the economy. The New Economy is very visible, but so far it is still only a small part of the total economy. Nevertheless, there is no part of the economy that will remain untouc...