Innovation, Path Dependency, and Policy: The Norwegian Case

Edited by Jan Fagerberg, David Mowery and Bart Verspagen

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Abstract: The concept of National Innovation Systems is well established in academic research and enthusiastically adopted by policymakers. Yet there are relatively few in-depth studies of individual national innovation systems. This book provides just that, a model for the application of the concept to an individual economy. Leading scholars provide a detailed analysis of the particular circumstances of Norway - a high income, high productivity, resource rich economy, with relatively modest investment in R&D, and a remarkable track record of social equity. The authors argue that investment in human capital may be more significant than any formula for R&D investment. The book includes contributions from historians, economists, and political scientists, and offers an unparalleled account of the development of one of the world's most successful economies. It will be essential reading fro academics and policymakers concerned with innovation and growth. Available in OSO: http://www.oxfordscholarship.com/oso/public/content/management/9780199551552/toc.html Contributors to this volume - Heidi Wiig Aslesen, Norwegian Institute for Studies in Research and Education, Centre for Innovation Research, Fulvio Castellacci, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI), Oslo, Tommy H. Clausen, Centre for Technology, Innovation and Culture (TIK), University of Oslo, Ole Andreas Engen, University of Stavanger, Jan Fagerberg, Centre for Technology, Innovation and Culture (TIK), University of Oslo, Terje Gronning, Department of Educational Research, University of Oslo, Magnus Gulbrandsen, Norwegian Institute for Studies in Research and Education, Centre for Innovation Research, Svein Erik Moen, Centre for Technology, Innovation and Culture (TIK), University of Oslo, Svein Olav Nas, Norwegian Institute for Studies in Research and Education, Centre for Innovation Research, Lars Nerdrum, Norwegian Institute for Studies in Research and Education, Centre for Innovation Research, David Mowery, Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley, Knut Sogner, Norwegian School of Management, Bart Verspagen, Department of Economics and UNU-MERIT, Maastricht University, Olav Wicken, Centre for Technology, Innovation and Culture (TIK), University of Oslo.

Date: 2009
ISBN: 9780199551552
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