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Just as an organization’s value is a function of its intellectual capital, the wealth of a nation — present and potential — is linked to its intellectual capital (IC). This chapter argues that it is imperative for leaders to recognize and address the IC potentials of their nations. Issues pertaining to consideration and reporting of a nation’s IC are outlined. Activities along these lines in several nations are described.
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Edvinsson, L. (2004). The Intellectual Capital of Nations. In: Holsapple, C.W. (eds) Handbook on Knowledge Management 1. International Handbooks on Information Systems, vol 1. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-24746-3_8
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