American Universities in a Global Market

This volume provides new information on the economics of the postgraduate science and engineering job market, addressing such topics as the factors that determine the supply of PhDs, the career paths they follow after graduation, and the creation and use of knowledge as it is reflected by the number of papers and patents produced. A distinguished team of contributors also explores the tensions between industry and academe in recruiting graduates, the influx of foreign-born doctorates, and the success of female doctorates.

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China's Growing Role in World Trade Edited by Robert C. Feenstra and Shang-Jin Wei

Bringing together an expert group of contributors, this book undertakes an empirical investigation of the effects of China's new status as a major player in world trade. The essays collected here provide detailed analyses of the microstructure of trade, the macroeconomic implications, sector-level issues, and foreign direct investment. This volume's careful examination of micro data in light of established economic theories clarifies a number of misconceptions, overturns some conventional wisdom, and documents data patterns that enhance our understanding of issues related to China's trade.

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International Differences in Entrepreneurship Edited by Josh Lemer and Antoinette Schoar

International Differences in Entrepreneurship explains how a country's institutional differences, cultural considerations, and personal characteristics can affect the role that entrepreneurs play in its economy. In addition, contributors consider how features of individual economies, such as market regulation, government subsidies for banks, and support for entrepreneurial culture affect the industry, and the impact that entrepreneurs have on growth in developing nations.

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