Crisis as a catalyst: the role of Schumpeterian innovation in the Lithuanian economy
Crisis as a catalyst: the role of Schumpeterian innovation in the Lithuanian economy
Author(s): Vincentas Giedraitis, Aušra RastenienėSubject(s): Economy
Published by: Prague Development Center
Keywords: Schumpeter; innovation; Kondratiev wave; biotechnology; business cluster theory
Summary/Abstract: What circumstances allow businesses to flourish in a stagnant world economy? We ask that question in our discussion of the uniquely favorable circumstances of the biotechnology sector in Lithuania. The purpose of this paper is to analyze Lithuania’s ability to expand its economy during a time of crisis, focusing on its unique ability to innovate in such sectors as biotechnology.
Journal: Perspectives of Innovations, Economics and Business, PIEB
- Issue Year: 2/2009
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 11-13
- Page Count: 3
- Language: English