Innovation, Path Dependency, and Policy The Norwegian Case

by Fagerberg, Jan; Mowery, David; Verspagen, Bart

• ISBN13: 9780199551552
• ISBN10: 0199551553
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-04-12
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

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.

Author Biography

Jan Fagerberg is Professor at the University of Oslo, where he is affiliated with the Centre for Technology, Innovation and Culture (TIK). David Mowery is Professor at the Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley. Bart Verspagen is Professor at Maastricht University, Department of Economics, and UNU-MERIT.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Innovation in Norway

The Historical Evolution and Current Structure of the Norwegian National Innovation System

The Layers of National Innovation Systems: The Historical Evolution of a National Innovation System in Norway

Public RandD and Industrial Innovation in Norway: A Historical Perspective

The Role of RandD in Industrial Policy: Rise and Fall of a Research-Driven Strategy for Industrialization

Norwegian Innovation and Industrial Structure

Sectoral Innovation Systems in Norway: Old and New Paths

Innovation and Production in the Norwegian Aluminium Industry

The Development of the Norwegian Petroleum Innovation System: A Historical Overview

The Innovation System of Norwegian Aquacultured Salmonids

Biotechnology in Norway: Joining the Mainstream or Cultivating a Peripheral Advantage?

Slow Growth and Revolutionary Change: The Norwegian IT Industry Enters the Global Age, 1970-2005

Innovation Policy and Institutions in Contemporary Norway

University-Industry Relations in Norway

The Technical-Industrial Research Institutes in the Norwegian Innovation System

What Kinds of Firms Receive Financial Support for RandD and What Are the Effects?

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