Competing for the future

By Henry Kressel, Thomas V. Lento

Subjects: Technological innovations, Teknik, Nouvelle economie, Economische ontwikkeling, Societe de l'information, Aspect economique, Recherche et developpement, Financement, Business competition, Nonfiction, Business / Economics / Finance, Business & Economics / Entrepreneurship, Electronics - Digital, International - Economics, Industries - General, Internationalisatie, Capital-risque, Sociala aspekter, Ekonomisk utveckling, Electronique numerique, Digital electronics, Innovations, Impact of computing & IT on society, Information technology industries, Science/Mathematics, Innovations technologiques, Business, Technology, Technologie, Social aspects, Technische vernieuwing, Aspect social, Tekniska innovationer, Technologies de l'information et de la communication, Mondialisation

Description: Everybody knows that digital technology has revolutionised our economy and our lifestyles. But how many of us really understand the drivers behind the technology - the significance of going digital; the miniaturization of circuit boards; the role of venture capital in financing the revolution; the importance of research and development? How many of us understand what it takes to make money from innovative technologies? Should we worry about manufacturing going offshore? What is the role of India and China in the digital economy? Drawing on a lifetime's experience in the industry, as an engineer, a senior manager and as a partner in a venture capital firm, Henry Kressel offers an expert personalized answer to all these questions. He explains how the technology works, why it matters, how it is financed and what the key lessons are for public policy.