Public procurement for innovation /
Public procurement for innovation /
Edited by Charles Edquist, Nicholas S. Vonortas, Jon Mikel Zabala-Iturriagagoitia
- xvi, 324p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
- Eu-spri forum on science, technology and innovation policy series .
This book focuses on Public Procurement for Innovation. Public Procurement for Innovation is a specific demand-side innovation policy instrument. It occurs when a public organization places an order for a new or improved product to fulfill certain needs that cannot be met at the moment of the order. The book provides evidence of the potential benefits to public and private actors from the selective use of this policy instrument and illustrates the requirements and constraints for its operationalization. The book intends to significantly improve the understanding of key determinants of effectiv.
9781783471881
2014950840
Government purchasing
Technological innovations--Economic aspects
Government purchasing--Economic aspects
Technological innovations--Government policy
352.53 PU BL
This book focuses on Public Procurement for Innovation. Public Procurement for Innovation is a specific demand-side innovation policy instrument. It occurs when a public organization places an order for a new or improved product to fulfill certain needs that cannot be met at the moment of the order. The book provides evidence of the potential benefits to public and private actors from the selective use of this policy instrument and illustrates the requirements and constraints for its operationalization. The book intends to significantly improve the understanding of key determinants of effectiv.
9781783471881
2014950840
Government purchasing
Technological innovations--Economic aspects
Government purchasing--Economic aspects
Technological innovations--Government policy
352.53 PU BL