The politics of innovation: why some countries are better than others at science and technology

Why are some countries better than others at science and technology? Written in accessible language, 'The Politics of Innovation' provides readers from all backgrounds with a useful survey of the innovation debate. It presents extensive evidence to show that national institutions and policies do not determine innovation rates, but politics do

Why are some countries better than others at science and technology? Written in accessible language, The Politics of Innovation provides readers from all backgrounds with a useful survey of the innovation debate. It presents extensive evidence to show that national institutions and policies do not determine innovation rates, but politics do.

8. Creative Insecurity-​Olson's Nemesis9. Critical Cases of Creative Insecurity; 10. Conclusion-​Creative Insecurity and Its Implications; APPENDICES: DEFINITIONS, MEASUREMENT, AND DATA; Appendix 1. The Great Definitions (Non)Debate; Appendix 2. A Brief History of Innovation Measurement; Appendix 3. Tour of Innovation Measures, Data, and Sources; Notes; References; Index

Why are some countries better than others at science and technology? Written in accessible language, 'The Politics of Innovation' provides readers from all backgrounds with a useful survey of the innovation debate. It presents extensive evidence to show that national institutions and policies do not determine innovation rates, but politics do.