The European Union And The Technology Shift

Author : Antonina Bakardjieva Engelbrekt,Karin Leijon,Anna Michalski,Lars Oxelheim
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2021-02-08
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783030636722

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The European Union and the Technology Shift by Antonina Bakardjieva Engelbrekt,Karin Leijon,Anna Michalski,Lars Oxelheim Pdf

This book explores the multiple challenges that the global technology shift is posing to the EU. It raises the question of how European societies will mobilize the positive effects of the rapid technological advancement in digitalization, robotization, and artificial intelligence, while mitigating the negative consequences in terms of job losses, cybercrime, and social and political polarization. From the vantage point of experts from economics, law, and political science, this book provides insights into the role that the EU is and ought to be playing in regulating global platform companies, addressing taxation in the digital economy, mitigating job displacements on the labour market, and tackling ethical concerns of artificial intelligence and the prospect of digital democracy. All chapters are based on up-to-date research findings, succinct assessment of the current state of affairs and ongoing debates. They conclude with policy recommendations for policy makers on European and national levels. ‘This volume has a solid foundation in the highly topical question of technological change. More importantly, the individual chapters are written by qualified scholars whose analytically advanced contributions are likely to interest a wide audience. I can strongly recommend this book for scholars and students in political science, law, and economics.’ —Carl Fredrik Bergström, Professor of European Law, Uppsala University, Sweden ‘When the Commission took office in 2019, it put forward its vision as to how Europe’s digital future could be ‘shaped’ in a way that makes the digital transition enrich people’s lives and make sure that European businesses fully benefit from the opportunities offered by digital technologies. Then COVID drastically accelerated the take up of digital solutions. As the digital transformation affects every single one of us it is important that we have the widest possible debate on its inherent risks and opportunities. This is why I warmly recommend this book. It brings together an inter-disciplinary set of scholars able to analyse the multifaceted implications of the technological shift. And I could not agree more with the book’s main takeaway, i.e. that we need to create an adaptive regulatory framework capable of harnessing the positive effects of technological changes while buttressing the negative impact on European society and citizens.’ —Ambassador Kim Jørgensen, Head of Cabinet to Commissioner and Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager, European Commission

Author : Attilio Stajano
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2008-09-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780387792651

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Research, Quality, Competitiveness by Attilio Stajano Pdf

The European Union (EU) was launched as a response to the economic dominance of the United States and – to a lesser degree – the Soviet Union. The nations of Western Europe were too small to compete against large scale and diversi?ed economies on their own. Six countries, eventually expanding to 27 (and counting), took a series of steps toward progressively deeper integration: the removal of int- nal tariffs, the construction of a common external tariff, the elimination of many (but not all) non-tariff barriers leading to a single market, and the adoption of a c- mon currency by 15 of the member states. The EU today equals and even exceeds the U. S. on many key indicators of performance. In the process, two similar but nonetheless divergent models of social and economic life stand in contrast with each other. The U. S. is more committed to capitalism and does little to dilute its harsh edges while the nations of Europe support wider social safety nets and more active regulation of commercial activity to mute the crueller aspects of the free-market. Until recently, the economic dynamism of the U. S. called into question whether the so-called European social model was sustainable in an era of globalization. The EU was slipping in competitiveness and was being challenged by new global pow- houses like China and India. Although the U. S. economy has slowed, there is little indication that European countries are capable of leveraging the situation to their advantage.

Author : Antonina Bakardjieva Engelbrekt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1290809747

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The European Union and the Technology Shift by Antonina Bakardjieva Engelbrekt Pdf

Author : Attilio Stajano
Publisher : Springer
Page : 543 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2008-11-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0387570888

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Research, Quality, Competitiveness by Attilio Stajano Pdf

The European Union (EU) was launched as a response to the economic dominance of the United States and – to a lesser degree – the Soviet Union. The nations of Western Europe were too small to compete against large scale and diversi?ed economies on their own. Six countries, eventually expanding to 27 (and counting), took a series of steps toward progressively deeper integration: the removal of int- nal tariffs, the construction of a common external tariff, the elimination of many (but not all) non-tariff barriers leading to a single market, and the adoption of a c- mon currency by 15 of the member states. The EU today equals and even exceeds the U. S. on many key indicators of performance. In the process, two similar but nonetheless divergent models of social and economic life stand in contrast with each other. The U. S. is more committed to capitalism and does little to dilute its harsh edges while the nations of Europe support wider social safety nets and more active regulation of commercial activity to mute the crueller aspects of the free-market. Until recently, the economic dynamism of the U. S. called into question whether the so-called European social model was sustainable in an era of globalization. The EU was slipping in competitiveness and was being challenged by new global pow- houses like China and India. Although the U. S. economy has slowed, there is little indication that European countries are capable of leveraging the situation to their advantage.

Author : Svetlana Klessova,Sebastian Engell,Maarten Botterman,Jonathan Cave
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2020-12-10
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781119632528

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ICT Policy, Research, and Innovation by Svetlana Klessova,Sebastian Engell,Maarten Botterman,Jonathan Cave Pdf

A comprehensive discussion of the findings of the PICASSO initiative on ICT policy ICT Policy, Research, and Innovation: Perspectives and Prospects for EU-US Collaboration provides a clearly readable overview of selected information and communication technology (ICT) and policy topics. Rather than deluge the reader with technical details, the distinguished authors provide just enough technical background to make sense of the underlying policy discussions. The book covers policy, research, and innovation topics on technologies as wide-ranging as: Internet of Things Cyber physical systems 5G Big data ICT Policy, Research, and Innovation compares and contrasts the policy approaches taken by the EU and the US in a variety of areas. The potential for future cooperation is outlined as well. Later chapters provide policy perspectives about some major issues affecting EU/US development cooperation, while the book closes with a discussion of how the development of these new technologies is changing our conceptions of fundamental aspects of society.

Author : William Cannell,Ben Dankbaar
Publisher : Commission of the European Communities
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015038531045

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Technology Management and Public Policy in the European Union by William Cannell,Ben Dankbaar Pdf

Important changes are taking place in the landscape of science, technology and industry. Policy makers and managers alike have been forced to develop new ways of thinking and acting to make the best of opportunities offered by technological change.This book discusses these challenges in the European context, drawing on probably the most systematic research into the issues carried out to date. Under the auspices of the European Commission a research consortium of nine research institutes and universities interviewed and surveyed managers inover 250 enterprises across four main sectors in six different regions.This book is the capstone of the investigation presenting the major findings and perspectives. It then goes on to analyse the particular technology management challenges faced in turn by large firms, technology intensive SMEs (`high tech firms'), and technology contingent SMEs. In each casespecific policy recommendations are made at regional, national and Community level.Drawing on such detailed empirical work, this important but accessible book offers valuable information and insight to academics, policy makers and managers concerned with the competitiveness and capabilities of European firms and regions.

Author : Ramesh Chandra
Publisher : Gyan Publishing House
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2003-08
Category : Information resources
ISBN : 817835201X

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Information Technology by Ramesh Chandra Pdf

Many developing countries are in a good position to exploit the opportunities of the technology revolution and advance human development. The information and communication technologies provide new resources and material for expanding education. The net-based education can help access to lived experience, as well as dramatise and concretize basic historical facts and knowledge. In fact the second half of the twentieth century has witnessed the global phenomenon of an information explosion. The development of different electronic technologies has made it possible for millions of people to have fast access to huge information resources stored in different places on the planet, to communicate with each other and to handle information presented in several forms. Today computers and other electronic devices increasingly communicate and interact directly with other devices over a variety of networks such as the internet.

Author : Ken Ducatel,Juliet Webster,Werner Herrmann
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UVA:X004397467

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The Information Society in Europe by Ken Ducatel,Juliet Webster,Werner Herrmann Pdf

This text offers an examination of a range of technological issues at stake in the European Union. It discerns social trends but finds there is considerable room to use the technologies as a force for social change.

Author : Heiko Prange-Gstöhl
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781849807111

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International Science and Technology Cooperation in a Globalized World by Heiko Prange-Gstöhl Pdf

In a globalized knowledge-economy, the European Union (EU) needs a new approach to its international science and technology (S & T) policies by focusing on improved coherence across the different tiers of government and by demonstrating leadership in tackling serious global challenges. The contributors to this book analyze European S & T policies in several areas of global concern as well as by exposing both the pitfalls of policy coordination and its potential to contribute to a more coherent international S & T policy. They highlight the interactions between national, European and international po.

Author : John Peterson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Technology and state
ISBN : OCLC:1195035458

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Technology Policy in the European Union by John Peterson Pdf

Author : European Commission. Directorate-General for Employment, Industrial Relations, and Social Affairs. European Social Fund - Policy development. Adaptation to industrial change
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Information networks
ISBN : CORNELL:31924071722494

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Building the European Information Society for Us All by European Commission. Directorate-General for Employment, Industrial Relations, and Social Affairs. European Social Fund - Policy development. Adaptation to industrial change Pdf

Author : Gerald R. Faulhaber,Gualtiero Tamburini
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789401139199

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European Economic Integration by Gerald R. Faulhaber,Gualtiero Tamburini Pdf

Gerald R. Faulhaber and Gualtiero Tamburini University of Pennsylvania and Universita Delgi Studi di Bologna This book brings together chapters by a group of European and North American economists, all of which focus on a single aspect of the ongoing plan for European economic integration - the role of technology. Indeed, the plan for European integration has many aspects social, institutional, and political. From a broad standpoint, the program approved by the 12 member states of the European Economic Community (Single European Act) in 1986 addresses these problems. Among other things, the Act pro vi des for the progressive establishment of a single internal market by 1992. At its most basic, this single European market means the unrestricted circulation of goods, people, services, and capital, unhindered by borders, tariffs, or restrictive national practices. The actual economic integration as planned by the Single Act will have a variety of consequences. On the whole, there will be the consolidation of the benefits already gained over the 2 Introduction previous 30 years due to the progressive lowering of tariff barriers within the Common Market. In particular, there has a been a shift away from Iimited national markets toward the wider market of the Community. In turn, this expansion of the market promises improved economies of scale and scope for many industries and a more efficient geographic allocation of production.

Author : Christos Nikas
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2020-08-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783030482107

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Economic Growth in the European Union by Christos Nikas Pdf

This book studies the economic recovery of individual European Union member states more than ten years after the beginning of the global economic crisis. In light of austerity policies and conservative government investments in many EU countries, it explores how higher growth rates can be achieved by stimulating firms and economic sectors with a high accelerator potential. The contributing authors analyze the effects of EU policies on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), while also studying EU policies with the potential to foster investments and economic growth. Furthermore the book assesses the EU policy on foreign direct investment (FDI) in the member states, in comparison with similar policies in Russia and the US. The authors demonstrate that FDI, besides providing financial resources, can facilitate modernization especially in the high technology sectors. Finally, the book provides a sector analysis and policy recommendations on tourism and immigration, as well as economic protectionism, since tourism has proved to be the most dynamic sector, especially in the European South, while immigration is one of the most serious issues the EU is currently facing. This book will appeal to scholars in economics and related fields, as well as decision-makers and professionals at governmental institutions looking for policy measures and tools to stimulate economic growth.

Author : Małgorzata Runiewicz-Wardyn
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2013-06-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783319003429

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Knowledge Flows, Technological Change and Regional Growth in the European Union by Małgorzata Runiewicz-Wardyn Pdf

The book provides conceptual and empirical insights into the complex relationship between knowledge flows and regional growth in the EU. The author critically scrutinizes and enhances the RIS (Regional Innovation System) approach, discussing innovation as a technological, institutional and evolutionary process. Moreover, she advances the ongoing discourse on the role of space and technological proximity in the process of innovation and technological externalities. The book closes with an investigation of the role of technological change and knowledge spillovers in the dynamic growth and “catching-up” of EU regions. ​

Author : Sabine E. Herlitschka
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461443858

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Transatlantic Science and Technology by Sabine E. Herlitschka Pdf

​​​​​​Major societal challenges of a global nature include climate change, efficient energy supply, environmental sustainability, and health care. Science & Technology Policy (S&T) policy is an essential contributor to dealing with these challenges; moreover, international cooperation and collaboration in S&T is vital to tackling these issues, since no single nation or even region is able to respond adequately by itself. Within this context, this book addresses recent developments in transatlantic S&T cooperation between the European Union and the United States. The EU-U.S. relationship dates back to the 1950s, with regular EU-U.S. Summits to assess and develop transatlantic cooperation. In the area of S&T, the EU and U.S. concluded an S&T Cooperation Agreement in 1998, renewed it in 2004, and extended it for another five years in July 2009. The research underlying this study is based on interviews with key stakeholders in the field, with an emphasis on: • potential new opportunities and new mechanisms for increased transatlantic EU – U.S. S&T cooperation under current conditions • examples of coordinated “science diplomacy” efforts • options for the development of effective joint efforts. While the project is focused on European-U.S. relationships, it also addresses issues of international S&T cooperation involving other regions, including Africa and Asia. The author highlights the urgency of S&T cooperation to address global issues, and the evolving roles of government, universities and research centers, and industry, in promoting successful strategies and programs.