Advancing Concepts And Models For Measuring Innovation By Christopher Mackie

Advancing Concepts And Models For Measuring Innovation By Christopher Mackie
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This volume develops strategies for broadening and modernizing innovation information systems and summarizes discussion of the event. Because of the role of innovation as a driver of economic productivity and growth and as a mechanism for improving people's well-being in other ways, understanding the nature,determinants, and impacts of innovation has become increasingly important to policy makers. To be effective, investment in innovation requires this understanding, which, in turn, requires measurement of the underlying inputs and subsequent outcomes of innovation processes. Preface 1 Introduction 2 Assessing Innovation Measurement 3 Innovation Beyond R&D and Conventional Input Measures 4 The Role of Individuals (and Networks of Individuals) in Innovation 5 Measuring Public-Sector Innovation and Social Progress 6 Regional Innovation Models and Data Needs 7 Innovation Measurement Agendas of the Future 8 Key Themes and Possible Next Steps References Appendix A: Workshop Agenda Appendix B: Workshop Participants

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