This two-volume set collects 24 articles previously published between 1926 and 1998 which provide a scholarly foundation for the economics of science. Following an overview, topics in Volume I include the public nature of scientific knowledge, the production of scientific knowledge, the reward structure of science, characteristics of discovery, priority rights and property rights, and careers in science. Volume II covers labor markets for scientists, scientists in industry, the commercialization of science, the relationship between science and technology, science and growth, knowledge spillovers, and public policy. Lacks a subject index. Edited by Stephan (School of Policy Studies, George State U.) and Audretsch (Institute for Development Strategies, Indiana U.) Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) - from Amzon