@article{704606,
      recid = {704606},
      author = {Dutrénit, Gabriela, and Crespi, Gustavo,},
      title = {Science, technology and innovation policies for  development : the Latin American experience /},
      pages = {1 online resource.},
      abstract = {This book examines the implementation of science,  technology and innovation (STI) policy in eight Latin  American countries and the different paths these policies  have taken. It provides empirical evidence to examine the  extent to which STI policies are contributing to the  development of the region, as well as to the solution of  market failures and the stimulus of the region's innovation  systems. Since the pioneering work of Solow (1957), it has  been recognized that innovation is critical for economic  growth both in developed and in less-developed countries.  Unfortunately Latin America lags behind world trends, and  although over the last 20 years the region has established  a more stable and certain macroeconomic regime, it is also  clear that these changes have not been enough to trigger a  process of innovation and productivity to catch-up. Against  this rather grim scenario there is some optimism emerging  throughout the region. After many years of inaction the  region has begun to invest in science, technology and  engineering once again. Furthermore, after many changes in  innovation policy frameworks, there is now an emerging  consensus on the need for a solution to coordination  failures that hinder the interaction between supply and  demand. Offering an informative and analytic insight into  STI policymaking within Latin America, this book can be  used by students, researchers and practitioners who are  interested in the design and implementation of innovation  policies. This book also intends to encourage discussion  and collaboration amongst current policy makers within the  region.},
      url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/704606},
}