Překážky v inovativnosti Brazílie se zaměřením na lidský kapitál

The aim of this thesis is to evaluate the barriers to innovation in Brazil with a focus on human capital. First are defined the key concepts, which include innovation, innovation policy, human capital, intellectual property law and patents. This is followed by a discussion of human capital theory, which is then followed by the measurement of innovation and human capital using international indexes. The selected indexes include the Global Competitiveness Index, the Human Development Index, the Global Innovation Index and the Human Capital Index. The second chapter aims at identifying barriers to innovation in the given area. It examines Brazil's innovation strategy, investment in human capital and Brazilian education. It shows the achievements of the state of Ceará and discusses the results of the PISA tests. In the last part of the chapter, it uses a SWOT analysis to assess Brazil's innovation strengths and weaknesses, focusing on human capital. The third chapter discusses one of the identified barriers in depth. It specializes on Brazil's higher education and highlights the importance of collaboration between universities and the private sector. The thesis concludes with an evaluation of universities from across the world based on their innovation performance.