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The Role of Analogy in Problem Solving and Increasing Creativity

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  • Octav Dumitru DAFINOIU

    (Ph.D student, University of Bucharest, Romania)

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The present paper discusses aspects more extensively developed in the PhD program research paper. This article proposes thinking techniques which could be used in different fields of activity and different business functions to stimulate creativity and problem solving ability in order to find solutions characterized by high originality for various challenges. The suggested thinking techniques use analogy, which is the most important operation of thinking and creativity. The discussed techniques could be of an important help for European countries in reaching their strategic objectives of the economic policies in line with to Europe 2020 Strategy: the creation of knowledge, the technological innovation and the increasing economic competitiveness.

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  • Octav Dumitru DAFINOIU, 2015. "The Role of Analogy in Problem Solving and Increasing Creativity," Romanian Journal of Economics, Institute of National Economy, vol. 41(2(50)), pages 131-144, december.
    • Handle: RePEc:ine:journl:v:41:y:2015:a:50:p:131-144
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    Keywords

    creativity; problem solving; analogy; innovation; economy;
    All these keywords.

    JEL classification:

    • O31 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights - - - Innovation and Invention: Processes and Incentives

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