The New Economy and Economic Growth in Europe and the US

By Paul J. J. Welfens, David B. Audretsch

Subjects: Technological innovations, united states, Europe, economic conditions, Economics/Management Science, Economic Policy, United states, economic policy, 2001-2009, Information technology, United states, economic conditions, 1981-2001, Economic conditions, United states, economic policy, 1993-2001, Europe, economic policy, Technological innovations, europe, United states, economic conditions, 2001-2009, Economic history, Economic policy

Description: The New Economy in Europe and the US poses many unexplored issues. The authors present innovative theoretical and empirical analysis on Internet dynamics, productivity growth and organizational changes in selected OECD countries. New empirical findings related to telecommunications, Internet and growth also are presented. Based on the theoretical and empirical analyses various policy options are developed. Policy measures, both at the regional and national levels, can stimulate structural change, knowledge diffusion and economic growth. Different governance strategies for the Internet and e-commerce are identified from a global perspective.