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The assessment of Government support for industrial research: lessons from a study of Norway
Author(s) -
Schwarz Michiel,
Irvine John,
Martin Ben,
Pavitt Keith,
Rothwell Roy
Publication year - 1982
Publication title -
randd management
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.253
H-Index - 102
eISSN - 1467-9310
pISSN - 0033-6807
DOI - 10.1111/j.1467-9310.1982.tb01312.x
Subject(s) - norwegian , unit (ring theory) , government (linguistics) , commission , european commission , engineering management , engineering , research council , business , public administration , political science , accounting , finance , psychology , philosophy , linguistics , mathematics education , european union , economic policy
This paper summarises the results of a recent study carried out by the Science Policy Research Unit for the Norwegian Royal Commission on Industrial Research (the ‘Industriforskningsutvalget’). We assess in broad terms the effectiveness of existing Norwegian mechanisms for supporting Industrial research in institutes and firms, focussing in particular on the mechanical engineering and electronics sectors. A range of evaluation techniques are utilised in examining (a) research institute performance, (b) the research institute/industry interface, and (c) the general mode of operation of the funding system. It is suggested that the methodology adopted in the study may be of more general value in evaluating national systems for funding R & D.