Is smart specialisation monopolising the research on the EU cohesion policy? Evidence from a bibliometric analysis

Francesco Foglia

Scientometrics, 2023, vol. 128, issue 2, No 5, 1021 pages

Abstract: Abstract The aim of the paper is to perform a bibliometric analysis of the scientific literature of the European cohesion policy based on articles published in more than three decades, from 1986 to 2019. The period considered covers the main events that have characterised European policy for regions and cities, starting from the signature of the Single European Act in 1986 to the implementation of Smart Specialisation Strategy (S3) since 2014, which has been guiding investment policies in scientific research and innovation funded by cohesion policy. One of the key results concerns the exponential interest of researchers on the topic of Smart Specialisation which has the potential to monopolise the debate in the coming years, especially if it will be associated with the emerging topic of sustainability under the EU regional policies. The mapping and evaluation of the literature relating to cohesion policy can represent an important point of reference to inspire future research.

Keywords: EU cohesion policy; Smart specialisation; European regional development; Sustainability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O38 P48 R11 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1007/s11192-022-04585-2

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