The Role of Critical Thinking Academic Entrepreneurship and Talent in the Economic Development
Author:Lector univ. dr. Nela Popescu
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Keywords:Constructed advantage;
• University;
• Talent;
• Critical thinking;
• Economic growth.
Abstract:
In general sense, the mission of
universities has not traditionally involved a
consciousness of the need to be wealth creating
in the direct sense. However, the rise of the
knowledge economy has forced them to become
aware of the importance they have for the
establishment of future regional ‘constructed
advantage’. They have become vital actors in
the knowledge society and economy. It is
important however to take a broader view that
includes use of university capabilities in
support of economic development, public and
social policy, cultural engagement. Cultural
activity and industries are important for
economic activity, science is part of our
culture, the social sciences have roles in all
three domains, and all three areas interact
strongly. Consolidate links to different
stakeholders (stakeholders include students as
key members of the academic community,
government at all levels, enterprise and
business, different social and cultural actors),
universities must respond to their needs
through teaching, research and dissemination
of results and knowledge transfer activities
which serve to promote economic growth and
competitiveness through creating and
exploiting new knowledge.