Innovation

GLOBAL INVESTOR FOCUS Innovation — 05
Innovation
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The new wave of innovation
The digital revolution has already had a profound positive effect
on economic productivity. That many researchers believe its biggest
impact is still to come bodes well for investors, says Giles Keating,
Head of Global Research at Credit Suisse.
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The revolution is just starting
The best of the technological revolution may be yet to come.
But we must foster its development carefully to realize its
full potential, argues Professor Giovanni Dosi.
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Niche over mass market
In the digital age, niche products are challenging the mass market.
Best-selling author Chris Anderson explains what it’s all about.
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It doesn’t take much
Microfinance is a valuable way to help the world’s poor. It is also a
field that could gain greatly from technological innovation, according
to Richard Weingarten of the UN Capital Development Fund.
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A new way of thinking
The mass-market model of business is past. The new paradigm
is largely about the economic value of unleashing the human spirit
and creative force, advises Professor C.K. Prahalad.
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A question of “how”
Products are becoming more difficult to differentiate in global
markets. The key to finding a competitive edge no longer lies merely
in “what,” but also in “how,” says Professor Niraj Dawar.
Investments
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Investing in innovation
Innovations can make life easier and perhaps even change the
world for the better. Specialists at Credit Suisse Research reveal
which cutting-edge companies could be worth investing in.
Services
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