The Indispensable University
The Indispensable University

Author: Eugene P. Trani

Publisher: R&L Education

Published: 2010-02-16

Total Pages: 301

ISBN-13: 1607090813

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The Indispensable University describes the innovative transformation of institutions of higher education (HEIs) across the world, in response to the emerging realities of the twenty-first century global knowledge-based economy, as well as describes how HEIs are defining many of today's economic realities on a regional level. HEIs continue to drive economic development through their traditional roles of purchaser, employer, real estate developer, workforce developer and community developer. But these roles now must be executed more strategically and collaboratively. Also, the twenty-first century economy offers universities unique opportunities to generate the intellectual and financial capital that drives emerging knowledge-based industries. Case studies are drawn from: urban America; rural America; Europe; the Middle East; and emerging countries. Some of the topics covered include the following: the role of university presidents as change leaders; the relationship between higher education institutions and the political leadership of cities, states, and nations; successful models of partnerships between higher education and the private sector; and future challenges and opportunities facing the modern university.

Higher Education and Economic Growth
Higher Education and Economic Growth

Author: Saima Bashir

Publisher:

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 5

ISBN-13:

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Investment in education to increase economic growth, as one phase of human development, has gained economists' and policy makers' interest. It establishes human capital that makes a significant contribution to economic and income growth, and preserves returns as skilled labor that contributes to higher growth and improved quality of life. Researchers have used different theories and models to examine the relationship between education and economic growth, and many of them paid attention to human capital accumulation as a source of acceleration in economic growth. Some studies used human capital as an engine of economic growth for technological change. As the education is a key for better human capital accumulation, the main objective of this study is to analyze higher education and economic growth in West Virginia. A set of simultaneous equations with three endogenous variables of income, education, and population was used for the analysis. The results highlight that income and the educational growth are positively related, and population declines with higher education.