Smart Policies for Societies in Transition

The Innovation Challenge of Inclusion, Resilience and Sustainability

Edited by Mats Benner, Dean, Lund University School of Economics and Management, Göran Marklund, Director of Strategic Intelligence, Swedish Governmental Agency for Innovation Systems and Sylvia Schwaag Serger, Professor, Lund University School of Economics and Management, Sweden

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This timely book expertly examines ongoing pressing issues in the modern world namely, an unstable economic climate, political turmoil and the environmental crisis. It takes a unique look at how science, technology and innovation could contribute towards the creation of a smarter and more resilient society by allowing more inclusive approaches into how science is integrated.

‘This is a fascinating book about innovation policy that goes beyond the narrow focus on economic growth or international competition. It offers fresh new insight and ideas about the transformative role that smart policies can play in addressing a broader set of social, economic, and ecological challenges we face. It is a must read for not only scholars but also policy practitioners who care about innovation and its broad impact on society.’
– Xue Lan, Tsinghua University, China

‘This book explores key requirements for smart politics, focussing on the domain of innovation policy. The editors adopt a broadened understanding of innovation – beyond technological change or product innovation –, requiring integrated, transformative policy responses to pressing societal, environmental and economic problems. The book further suggests three elements of smart innovation policies: first, acknowledging the importance of inclusion and justice; second, accepting that global flows of knowledge and goods will remain crucial; and third, unleashing a creative, experimental reconstruction of public policies.’
– Stefan Kuhlmann, University of Twente, the Netherlands