Chinese Universities in the National Innovation System: Academic Entrepreneurship and Ecosystem

This book explores how universities and higher educational institutions have become crucial in the Chinese national innovation system (NIS) over the past two decades. It examines their growth, structure, and current status, discussing their impact on industry, businesses, and national development. It also explores themes such as research intensity, teaching quality, internationalization, and academic entrepreneurship.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 266 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In the past two decades, universities and higher educational institutions have played a pivotal role in the Chinese national innovation system (NIS). This comprehensive book delves into the growth, structure, and current status of higher education in China, exploring how these world-class institutions are intricately linked to China's rise in the global knowledge economy. It examines various themes, including the impact of Chinese universities on industry, business enterprises, and national development, the relevance of higher education to policies related to industry development, reform measures to enhance research intensity and teaching quality, and the internationalization and globalization of higher education.

Drawing on robust empirical research, the book also explores concepts such as academic entrepreneurship, start-ups, and entrepreneurial ecosystems. It provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of education in China and its implications for scholars, researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals alike.

The book will appeal to a wide range of audiences, including scholars and researchers in higher education, Chinese studies, science, technology, and innovation studies, business economics and management, academic entrepreneurship, and public policy. Its comprehensive coverage and insightful analysis make it a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the role of education in China's economic and social development.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032054056