Science, Technology and Innovation Policy for the Future Potentials and Limits of Foresight Studies /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Meissner, Dirk. (Editor), Gokhberg, Leonid. (Editor), Sokolov, Alexander. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
• Subjects: Economics.; Entrepreneurship.; Economics/Management Science.; R & D/Technology Policy.; Innovation/Technology Management.; Comparative Politics.
• Online Access: https://ezaccess.library.uitm.edu.my/login?url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-31827-6

The book gives practical guidance for policy makers, analysts and researchers on how to make the most of the potential of Foresight studies. Based on the concept of evidence-based policy-making, Foresight studies are common practice in many countries and are commonly understood as a supportive tool...

Table of Contents:

• 1 The Meaning of Foresight in Science Technology and Innovation Policy - An Introduction
• Section I: Instruments and Tools for Foresight Studies
• Section II: Foresight Instruments for Innovative Markets
• Section III: Country Foresight Studies
• Section IV: Foresight Studies - Instrument for Innovative Policy? - 16 Summary - Targeting STI Policy Interventions - Future Challenges for Foresight.