This book investigates the critical role of competence building and innovation in driving economic growth and competitiveness in the 2010s. It draws upon empirical material to demonstrate these connections, further examining Denmark as a case study of a successful European nation that balances wealth creation with social cohesion. Through a comparative analysis of innovation systems, the work argues that the new economy can flourish in diverse models, including those that prioritize social cohesion alongside growth.

The book is positioned as an empirical study that links innovation and competence building to economic success, with a particular focus on the Danish model of combining wealth creation and social cohesion. The comparative analysis of innovation systems suggests an argument for the viability of diverse economic structures in the new economy. The work appears to offer insights for understanding how different national approaches to social cohesion can coexist with robust economic growth.