Innovation, development and sustainability: inspirations of Freeman’s economics of hope

ABSTRACT

This paper introduces Freeman’s thoughts on values, economic growth and the environment in the book of The Economics of Hope: essays on technical change, economic growth and the environment. It elaborates how Freeman’s ideas and concepts have inspired my doctoral studies which focus on the shift of socio-technical systems towards sustainability. Moreover, it discusses how Freeman’s concerns on the role of science, technology and innovation policy for a better society are still inspiring us today.

KEYWORDS:

• Innovation
• development and sustainability
• Chris Freeman
• techno-economic paradigm
• socio-technical regime

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