| Type of Document |
Master's Thesis |
| Author |
Zecher, Sara Elizabeth
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| URN |
etd-07182005-132905 |
| Title |
The Economic Role of Universities in Medium-Sized Cities: A Case Study of the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Georgia |
| Degree |
Master of Science |
| Department |
Public Policy |
| Advisory Committee |
| Advisor Name |
Title |
| Shapira, Philip |
Committee Chair |
| Kingsley, Gordon |
Committee Member |
| Youtie, Jan |
Committee Member |
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| Keywords |
- medium-sized cities
- university
- technology transfer
- knowledge economy
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| Date of Defense |
2005-07-18 |
| Availability |
unrestricted |
Abstract
The literature on knowledge economies does not offer analysis specific to medium-sized cities despite their distinct economic characteristics. More specifically, the role of universities in medium-sized cities is not documented. This study attempts to add to the body of knowledge on both medium-sized cities and knowledge economies by conducting a case study of the current efforts of a medium-sized city in Georgia. The Augusta-Richmond MSA and the Medical College of Georgia are analyzed. It is hypothesized that the university is the major driver to initiating the construction of a technology transfer infrastructure within the city, a necessary component to a knowledge economy. It is found that the Medical College of Georgia and the Georgia Medical Center Authority, a state entity, are the initiators of developing a technology transfer infrastructure while the local government has made less effort in contributing to the process. Findings show that the lack of visibility of both the Medical College of Georgia and the Augusta region, lack of existing industry in the region, lack of financial resources and lack of venture capital and entrepreneurs in the region are the greatest barriers to efforts to transition the region into successful knowledge-based economy.
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