Efficiency of Research and Innovation Systems for Economic Growth and Employment

Charles Edquist

No 2014/8, Papers in Innovation Studies from Lund University, CIRCLE - Centre for Innovation Research

Abstract: The concept of a holistic innovation policy is defined in this paper, and it is discussed what it is, why it is relevant and how it can be implemented. One of the main conclusions is that the innovation policies in European countries are still linear (and not holistic), in spite of the fact that the linear view has been completely abandoned by innovation researchers – and replaced by a systemic view on innovation processes. Why innovation policy is still linear is also discussed. Further it is noted that a considerable number of EU Member States have created public organizations (Councils) for innovation and/or research policy placed above ministries and usually chaired by the Prime Minister. The role and character of these bodies is discussed. The empirical results are based on a questionnaire sent to 23 EU Member States, out of which 19 (83%) responded. The work with this report was carried out for the European Research and Innovation Area Committee (ERAC) of the European Commission (DG RTD).

Keywords: Innovation; Innovation Policy; Holistic innovation policy; Research policy; The linear view; Systems of innovation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L38 M38 O25 O31 O32 O33 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 35 pages
Date: 2014-06-02
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