This book investigates the determinants of policy design choices in an area of public policy embracing multiple sectors of public responsibilities: Research and Innovation (R&I). Drawing on case studies from France and Italy, it assesses how governments design research and innovation policy strategies. It also examines how policymakers and stakeholders translate their interests into different design strategies, and the impact of varying political orientations and institutional setups on shaping choices for alternative policy instruments. Lastly, the book considers how the interactions between policy makers and policy takers influence policy design choices. It will appeal to scholars and students of comparative public policy, public administration, emerging technologies, and governance.

Investigates the factors that influence policy design in the area of research and innovation Draws on case studies from France and Italy Analyses how policy design is influenced by the interaction between policy makers and policy takers

Autorentext

Claudia Acciai is a researcher at the Department of Sociology, Copenhagen University, Denmark. Her research interests include comparative public policy analysis, public administration, innovation studies, and science of science.

Inhalt

1. An introduction to Research and Innovation Policy Design .- 2. The Determinants of Policy Design Choices: a Theoretical Framework for Analysis.- 3. Choosing and Blending Instruments for R&I Policies.- 4. Research and Innovation Policy Design in France.- 5. Research and Innovation Policy Design in Italy.- 5. Comparative Research and Innovation Policy Design.