Innovation Systems in the Terms of Schumpeterian Crea-tive Destruction

‘Creative destruction\u27 is one of the most important analytical tools, taking into consideration both the economic and sociological characteristics of capitalist society. According to Schumpeter, in the long term, evolution gives rise to economic develo-pment resulting from batches of innovative solutions, leading to improvements in the standard of living. The innovation activity of firms is based on supply-side factors, hence it is large en-terprises that excel in innovation since they strive to achieve a monopoly market posi-tion and above-average profits. Schumpeter attempts to combine two elements: the spread of monopolies and the con-tinuation of economic development, both occurring through innovation, which is far more important than price competition. The Schumpeterian ‘creative destruction\u27 permeates the main aspects of macroeconomic activity, not only in the long term, but also in the area of economic fluctuations, structural changes, or the functioning of markets. As a result, it becomes a factor determining changes in the economic order

Comments on the recent velocity measurement of the muon neutrinos by the OPERA Collaboration

We argue that the result quoted by the OPERA Collaboration cannot be interpreted as simply related to the muon neutrino moving at a superluminal velocity from the point of creation at CERN to the point of interaction at LNGS.Comment: 3 page

INNOVATION SYSTEMS IN THE TERMS OF SCHUMPETERIAN CREA-TIVE DESTRUCTION

‘Creative destruction’ is one of the most important analytical tools, taking into consideration both the economic and sociological characteristics of capitalist society. According to Schumpeter, in the long term, evolution gives rise to economic develo-pment resulting from batches of innovative solutions, leading to improvements in the standard of living.The innovation activity of firms is based on supply-side factors, hence it is large en-terprises that excel in innovation since they strive to achieve a monopoly market posi-tion and above-average profits.Schumpeter attempts to combine two elements: the spread of monopolies and the con-tinuation of economic development, both occurring through innovation, which is far more important than price competition. The Schumpeterian ‘creative destruction’ permeates the main aspects of macroeconomic activity, not only in the long term, but also in the area of economic fluctuations, structural changes, or the functioning of markets. As a result, it becomes a factor determining changes in the economic order

EU innovation policy instruments and their impact on enterprises’ innovation performance

Struktura gospodarki jest konsekwencją przebiegu procesów innowacyjnych w przedsiębiorstwach zarówno w aspekcie działalności B+R, wdrożeń, jak i dyfuzji. Procesy innowacyjne wpływają na konkurencyjność technologiczną, wiążąc zmiany udziałów rynkowych w kraju i zagranicą z ich potencjałem technologicznym. Wzrost produktywności wynikający z wyższej innowacyjności, połączony ze wzrostem poziomu inwestycji technologicznych, oddziałuje na zmianę relatywnych, jednostkowych kosztów działalności i wzrost popytu na bardziej zaawansowane technologicznie produkty, w ten sposób decydując o dynamice rozwoju gospodarczego. Dynamiczne zmiany współczesnych systemów gospodarczych determinują konieczność stworzenia warunków instytucjonalnych (polityki gospodarczej), które pozwalają wykorzystać rosnącą rolę rynku oraz ograniczyć bezpośrednie oddziaływanie rządu w procesach gospodarczych. Proces ten przebiega z różnym nasileniem w skali gospodarki światowej, rzutując na kształt systemów innowacyjnych, modyfikując je, jak również tworząc nowe warunki ich działania. Polityka gospodarcza staje się kluczowym instrumentem oddziaływania na procesy innowacyjne i tym samym strukturę technologiczną gospodarek. Działa ona wielokierunkowo i powoduje głębokie zmiany w kierunkach rozwoju innowacyjnego. Jednak nie zawsze są to zmiany pożądane, które prowadzą do wyższej efektywności gospodarczej.The structure of an economy is a result of innovation processes taking place in enterprises as regards R&D, implementation and diffusion. Innovation processes influence technological competitiveness, linking the changes in domestic and international market shares with their technological capabilities. Increased productivity which results from higher innovation, combined with greater innovation investments, leads to a change in the relative costs of activity and a growth of demand for advanced technological products. All this has an influence on economic development. Dynamic changes of modern economic systems make it necessary to create institutional settings which allow to take advantage of the growing role of the market, as well as to diminish the role of governments in the economy. The intensity of this process varies from one part of the global economy to another, but its impact on innovation systems is unquestionable. Economic policy is becoming the most important factor of innovation processes and, consequently, of technological structure. Its action is multi-directional and capable of radically changing the directions of innovation development. These changes, however, do not always result in greater economic [email protected]ł Ekonomii i Zarządzania, Uniwersytet w Białymstoku6(72)627

Fernery Interpretation Redesign: Highlighting Morris Arboretum’s Collection

After over twenty years of exposure to the elements, the panels in the fernery plaza were in need of an update. Their content was not only outdated, but weathered to a point where the text had become illegible. When an interpretative panel falls into this state of disrepair it loses educational value and cannot fulfill its designated purpose. My project focused on updating the design, content, and graphics of all interpretive panels in the fernery plaza. This collaborative project was completed with the help of the interpretation committee, a graphic designer, and many other key staff members at Morris Arboretum. The end result consists of four new metal photo labels highlighting the Dorrance H. Hamilton Fernery and two larger aluminum panels that showcase Morris Arboretum’s living collection. In conclusion, the addition of six redesigned interpretative panels will restore educational value to the fernery plaza by informing all visitors of the importance of Morris Arboretum’s living collection and the Dorrance H. Hamilton Fernery

Document Confirming that Zofia Drzewieniecki had Successfully Completed a Course for the Staff of Social Centers and Canteens of the Polish Armed Forces in the East

1942. Document affirming that Zofia Krzyżanowska (Drzewieniecki) had successfully completed a course for the staff of social centers and canteens of the Polish Armed Forces in the East. Signed by Colonel Roman Ciborowski, Jerusalem, March 5, 1942.https://digitalcommons.buffalostate.edu/ymcadocs/1091/thumbnail.jp