Evaluating The Impact Of Technology And Research The Theory And Practice Of Socio-economic

This book explores the theoretical rationales underpinning policies aimed at promoting R&D, and links these to the theory and practice of evaluation. The origins of the various rationales used by competing economic and management perspectives are explored, along with the implications for key evaluation concepts such as additionality. The EC's Framework Programme is used as a reference point, with chapters exploring the types of effects it could be expected to produce and reviewing the methodologies used to delineate and measure these. Recommendations are also made as to which methods to use in particular circumstances. The practice of assessment is illustrated by five extended case studies.GEORGHIOU is the author of 'Evaluating The Impact Of Technology And Research The Theory And Practice Of Socio-economic', published 2007 under ISBN 9781843764960 and ISBN 1843764962.