The chapter discusses the definition of industrial policy and analyses industrial policy in a historical perspective, from the start of capitalism. It then examines the recent evolution of industrial policy, in particular what can be called the 'return' of this concept in the end of the 1990s. It is argued that the return of this policy is due to dramatic structural changes faced by firms at the turn of the century. The chapter concludes by presenting the various contributions to the Handbook.
From old industrial policy to new industrial development policies: an introduction
BIANCHI, Patrizio;LABORY, Sandrine
2006
Abstract
The chapter discusses the definition of industrial policy and analyses industrial policy in a historical perspective, from the start of capitalism. It then examines the recent evolution of industrial policy, in particular what can be called the 'return' of this concept in the end of the 1990s. It is argued that the return of this policy is due to dramatic structural changes faced by firms at the turn of the century. The chapter concludes by presenting the various contributions to the Handbook.File in questo prodotto:
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