Building a knowledge economy in South Africa
Blankley, William O. and Booyens, Irma (2010) Building a knowledge economy in South Africa. South African Journal of Science, 106 (11-12). 373. ISSN 1996-7489 (https://doi.org/10.4102/sajs.v106i11/12.373)
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Abstract
Over the past two decades the economies of leading countries have increasingly evolved into knowledge-based economies, relying less on traditional resources such as capital and labour for wealth creation and growth. It is generally accepted that the creation of new knowledge, innovation and technological change drive progress in such countries.1 Economic activities based on new knowledge stimulate economic growth, provide higher wages and greater employment opportunities, as well as enhance a country's competitiveness within the global environment.2 These positive economic trends, prevalent in many developed countries, strongly depend on new technology investments, high-technology industries and highly skilled labour.3 These are essential ingredients in the making of a knowledge-based economy.
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Item type: Article ID code: 90161 Dates: DateEvent9 November 2010PublishedSubjects: Social Sciences > Economic Theory Department: Strathclyde Business School > Work, Organisation and Employment Depositing user: Pure Administrator Date deposited: 07 Aug 2024 10:42 Last modified: 13 Aug 2024 01:15 URI: https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/90161