Focusing on the evaluation of technology-based institutions, this book delves into the principles of public accountability and the methods for assessing the effectiveness of these organizations. It explores the challenges and opportunities presented by technology in promoting transparency and responsiveness. Through a series of case studies, it highlights best practices and innovative approaches that enhance accountability in the digital age, making it a crucial resource for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners in the field.
Research and development (R and D) leads to innovation, and innovation leads to technological change. Technological change, in turn, is the primary driver of economic growth. Public/private partnerships -- cooperative relationships among industry, government, and/or universities -- leverage the efficiency of R and D and are thus a critical aspect of a nation’s innovation system. This text is intended for upper-level undergraduate and MBA courses such as Economics and Technology, Economics of Innovation, and Economics of Science and Technology, among others. The first chapter introduces the concept of public/private research partnerships along with other concepts fundamental to an understanding of innovation and technology policy. The framework chapters (2-5) set forth an argument for the public’s role – government’s role – in innovation in general and in public/private partnership in particular. The remaining chapters (6-14) describe a number of public/private partnerships and, to the extent possible, evaluate their social impact.
Focusing on the systematic analysis of the STTR program, this book expands upon the National Academies' report by providing a detailed qualitative and quantitative evaluation. It addresses the legislative background and conceptual frameworks for program assessments, while utilizing a dataset from the NRC to present an analytical overview. The text underscores the economic significance of the STTR program and concludes with recommendations for future studies, making it a comprehensive resource for understanding the program's nuances and impact.
Focusing on the knowledge-seeking behavior of entrepreneurs, this monograph delves into how they identify and utilize sources for new product innovations. It presents empirical evidence on the effective and ineffective knowledge sources used by entrepreneurial firms, aiming to enhance future economic and management theories. Additionally, it emphasizes the need for comprehensive empirical studies and databases to analyze trends and impacts of knowledge utilization in entrepreneurship, providing valuable insights for both theory and practice.
Private Gains and Public Gains from University Research Partnerships
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Focusing on the dynamics of knowledge transfer from universities to firms, the book examines the dual benefits of such partnerships: immediate private gains for firms and broader long-term societal benefits. It begins with a literature review, followed by an overview of the Small Business Innovation Act of 1982 and the role of universities in SBIR projects. Empirical analyses highlight how university collaborations influence the success of SBIR-funded initiatives, ultimately assessing both private and public gains. The conclusion synthesizes these insights.
The book provides a comprehensive methodology for evaluating public sector research and development, crucial for effective resource allocation in the current political landscape. It features in-depth case studies from the National Institute of Standards and Technology, showcasing a variety of research initiatives, from new federal laboratories to established programs. The author outlines managerial and evaluative guidelines, offering practical insights for policymakers and researchers alike.
The book explores public sector entrepreneurship through innovative policy initiatives aimed at enhancing economic prosperity and fostering creativity amid uncertainty. It highlights Vannevar Bush as a key figure in this field, particularly through his role in the Bayh-Dole Act of 1980. The author establishes a framework that serves as a comprehensive taxonomy for understanding and analyzing future research on public sector entrepreneurship, emphasizing the transformative potential of such initiatives in the economic landscape.
Focusing on the dynamics of collaborative research and development in the US, the book utilizes the National Research Joint Venture Database to analyze historical legislative efforts promoting such initiatives. By introducing an innovative project-based micro database, it uncovers patterns of competitive behavior that emerge within collaborative R&D settings, offering valuable insights into the interplay between cooperation and competition in research efforts.
The book explores the vital connection between research and development and innovation, highlighting how these elements drive technological change and economic growth. It emphasizes the importance of public/private partnerships, showcasing how collaboration among industry, government, and universities enhances R and D efficiency and strengthens a nation's innovation ecosystem.
Scholars in the science and technology field have not collectively questioned, much less proposed, an agenda for policy makers. Now is an appropriate time for such an undertaking. First, there is a growing belief that the U.S. national research and development system, like that of many industrial nations, is changing due to global competitive pressures and advancements in information technology and electronic commerce. Second, industry's R&D relationship with the academic research community is changing not only because of the global competition but also because of alterations in the level of government support of fundamental research. As a result, policy makers will need to rethink their approaches to science and technology issues.This volume is a collection of essays by scholars about innovative policy in the knowledge-based economy. By knowledge-based economy we mean one for which economic growth is based on the creation, distribution, and use of technology. As such, innovation policy in such an economy must enhance the creation, distribution, and use of knowledge that leads to the creation, distribution, and use of technology.This volume considers elements of an innovation innovation policy and academic research, innovation policy in electronic commerce, and innovation policy and globalization issues.
