The Knowledge Economy and Entrepreneurial Activities in Technology-Based Economic Development

Kassicieh, Suleiman “Sul” K.

doi:10.1007/s13132-009-0005-8

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“…Table 1 is an example of variable segregation out of many KBE indicators depending on data availability. Many of the factors listed above define the knowledge economy and its effect on entrepreneurial activities and economic development (Kassicieh, 2010). For instance, Derek, Chen and Dahlman (2004) emphasized that education and skilled workers are key to efficient knowledge dissemination which tends to increase productivity when shared by information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure.…”

Section: Kbe Framework and A Proposed Policy-focused Kbe Frameworkmentioning

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Knowledge-based Economy (KBE) Frameworks and Empirical Investigation of KBE Input-output Indicators for ASEAN

Afzal¹,

Lawrey²

2012

IJEF

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The purpose of this paper is to build a policy focused knowledge-based economy (KBE) framework based on the OECD KBE definition in order to identify the KBE factors in the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) region. The paper utilises the Beta coefficient technique which allows us to rank the most important KBE input factors to KBE output factors. After identifying KBE input-output factors, following the Australian Bureau of Statistics KBE framework assumptions, standardized beta coefficients are used to assess how many standard deviations a dependent variable will change, per standard deviation increase in the predictor variable. Standardization of the coefficient is usually done to answer the question of which of the independent variables have greater effects on the dependent variable in a multiple regression analysis, when the variables are measured in different units. Data are mostly collected from secondary sources such as the World Bank's World Development Indicators and the International Institute for Management Development's World Competitive Yearbook. The results show Singapore is the best performer in knowledge acquisition, production and distribution and the Philippines is the best performer in knowledge utilization. Indonesia, on the other hand, shows weak performance in almost all the KBE dimensions. The lessons from the success of Singapore and the Philippines for weak performance countries in KBE are to improve the efficiency of FDI inflows, to optimise the use of research and development expenditure, to increase the secondary school enrolment ratio and finally to increase the interaction between academia and industry, which facilitates the creation and commercial use of knowledge. This paper provides empirical evidence to rank the important KBE input factors that gives governments some insight on where to focus investment in order to become a successful KBE.

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Section: Kbe Framework and A Proposed Policy-focused Kbe Frameworkmentioning

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Knowledge-based Economy (KBE) Frameworks and Empirical Investigation of KBE Input-output Indicators for ASEAN

Afzal¹,

Lawrey²

2012

IJEF

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“…A great deal of attention was paid to the creation of a regional structure of the information society. As it is believed, that the regions should inspire wide-ranging undertakings referring to building of the information society (Kassicieh, 2010). The example of Silicon Valley can be used as a good illustration confirming the thesis that developing the information society is a highly regional phenomenon.…”

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confidence: 59%

“… political (Fox, 2006);  economic (Hamel & Breen 2007;Fox, 2006;Tapscot & Willimas, 2006, Newell, Robertson, Scarbrough & Swan, 2009Kassicieh, 2010;Hanna, 2010a;Ichimura, 2003);  social, and demographic (Tapscot, 2009;Araya & Peters, 2010;Olszak & Ziemba, 2010); and  technological nature ("A New Economy", 2000;Tapscot & Willimas, 2006;King, 2007;Hoving, 2007;Newell et al, 2009, Hanna, 2010a.…”

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Building a Regional Structure of an Information Society on the Basis of e-Administration

Ziemba

Olszak

2012

IISIT

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The aim of this paper is to present basic assumptions underlying the idea of information society and to show the main works related to the evolution and implementation of information society development strategy for a Polish region. Particular attention was paid to the development of administration as one of the pillars of the information society. The Electronic Communication System for Public Administration (SEKAP) as a "good practice" in the information society development has been presented.

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“…The few studies that examine how technology clusters affect regional job creation indicate that these clusters have had little economic impact (Colgan & Baker, 2003). Kassicieh (2010), however, finds that small technology start-ups greatly benefit from clustering and proximity to medium and large technology businesses. Therefore, the impact of technology clustering on job growth is still a question open to debate that deserves further empirical scrutiny.…”

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Do Entrepreneurship and High-Tech Concentration Create Jobs? Exploring the Growth in Employment in U.S. Metropolitan Areas From 1991 to 2007

Gittell¹,

Sohl

Tebaldi

2014

Economic Development Quarterly

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Technological concentration and innovation have been identified as important forces behind growth, and entrepreneurship has been recognized as an important link between new knowledge and economic growth. This article examines the influence of entrepreneurship and technology concentration on employment growth in U.S. metropolitan areas (MSAs) over the course of the last full business cycle from 1991 to 2007. The findings are in support of the efficacy of entrepreneurship together with high technology expansion in job creation. The findings question the view that entrepreneurship in and of itself, or a high but not growing high technology concentration, can be strong contributors to employment growth. In contrast, this analysis indicates that MSAs with growing high-tech activities and above-average entrepreneurship can be expected to add jobs much faster than other MSAs. The findings suggest a need for a more targeted approach to economic development and job creation.

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The Knowledge Economy and Entrepreneurial Activities in Technology-Based Economic Development

Abstract: Economic development, Entrepreneurship, Technology startups,

Cited by 17 publications

References 67 publications

Knowledge-based Economy (KBE) Frameworks and Empirical Investigation of KBE Input-output Indicators for ASEAN

Knowledge-based Economy (KBE) Frameworks and Empirical Investigation of KBE Input-output Indicators for ASEAN

Building a Regional Structure of an Information Society on the Basis of e-Administration

Do Entrepreneurship and High-Tech Concentration Create Jobs? Exploring the Growth in Employment in U.S. Metropolitan Areas From 1991 to 2007

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