How universities transform occupations and work in the 21st century : the academization of German and American economies

• Other Authors: Stock, Manfred (Editor), Mitterle, Alexander (Editor), Baker, David P. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Bingley, U.K. : Emerald Publishing Limited, 2023.
• Series: International perspectives on education and society ; v. 47.
• Subjects: Education, Higher > Economic aspects > United States > Case studies.; Education, Higher > Economic aspects > Germany > Case studies.; elektronické knihy; electronic books
• ISBN: 9781837538508
• DOI: 10.1108/S1479-3679202347
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (256 pages).

Advanced education is often thought to respond to the demands of the economy. Market forces create new occupations, and then universities respond with degrees and curricula tailored to produce graduates with the required skills. Presented here is ground-breaking comparative research on an underappre...