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020			_a9781464801945 - pbk
100			_aHalme, Kimmo (et.al..)
245			_a Finland as a Knowledge Economy 2.0 : _blessons on policies and governance _cEdted by: Kimmo Halme, Ilari Lindy, Kalle A. Piirainen, Vesa Salminen, & Justice White
260			_aWashington: _bWorld Bank Publications, _c@2014
300			_axxii, 158p.; illus.; _bincludes references
440			_a Directions in development (Washington, D.C.)
520			_aFinland is known for its consistent progress in the economy and competitiveness, as well as the egalitarian society underneath it. Yet, the challenges experienced by Finland in the beginning of the 20th century were similar to those experienced by many countries today. Finland emerged as an independent nation in the midst of international economic and political turbulence. In spite of its remoteness, relative scarcity of natural resources, smallness of the home market and recent history characterized by wars and social cleavages, Finland transformed itself from an agriculture-based economy in
650			_a1. Knowledge economy -- Finland
650			_a2. High technology industries -- Economic aspects
650			_a3. Information technology
650			_a4. Knowledge management
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