The Innovation Imperative

National Innovation Strategies in the Global Economy

Edited by Göran Marklund, Director of Strategic Intelligence, Swedish Governmental Agency for Innovation Systems, Sweden, Nicholas S. Vonortas, Professor, Center for International Science and Technology Policy & Department of Economics, The George Washington University, US and Charles W. Wessner, Director, Programme on Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, US National Academies, Washington, DC, US

As a result of globalization, strategies for investments in innovation capabilities have gained considerably in importance for businesses, research institutions and policymakers. Public policy has to provide conditions for investments in R&D and innovation that are internationally attractive and effective in stimulating innovation, economic growth and job-creation. This book focuses on the changing roles and challenges of innovation and growth policy, and the strategies and measures that are critical in a globalizing world. It provides guidance for innovation policy strategy formulations and design of innovation policy measures.