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Remarks on the Relationship between Knowledge Functions and the Role of the University

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Knowledge Society vs. Knowledge Economy

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Before discussing the main topics of this paper, some considerations are needed to relate this work to the editors’ overview.

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  1. Akira Arimoto
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Arimoto, A. (2007). Remarks on the Relationship between Knowledge Functions and the Role of the University. In: Sörlin, S., Vessuri, H. (eds) Knowledge Society vs. Knowledge Economy. Issues in Higher Education. Palgrave Macmillan, New York. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230603516_9

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