Policy Briefs
Policy Briefs aim at presenting the results of IRI scientific work to a policy audience, to promote exchange and discussion that ultimately would lead to a reinforced evidence-based policy support.
| The growth of companies in the EU: the case for a more sophisticated research and innovation policy |
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Author: Pietro Moncada-Paternò-Castello
This Policy Brief presents a literature review on the economics of research, innovation and competitiveness, focusing on the evidence available regarding the determinants for company creation and growth and the role played by Research, Development (R&D) and innovation. Furthermore, based on this, it draws a number of policy implications to design future research and innovation support instruments targeting innovative company growth in Europe.
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| Is Smart Growth employment friendly? |
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Author: Francesco Bogliacino
This Policy Brief presents recent results from JRC-IPTS scientific analysis on the nexus between R&D driven innovation and employment. The new evidence drawn from this analysis confirms the labour friendly nature of R&D and points to some relevant policy implications to be considered when designing and implementing concrete measures under the new research and innovation agenda (Innovation Union flagship initiative of the Europe 2020 strategy). IRI is carrying on additional work on data gathering and analysis to further characterize the impact and to keep into account additional factors.
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