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Neoliberalism, the University, Public Goods and Agricultural Innovation

Leland Glenna, Sally Shortall, Barbara Brandl · 2014 · Sociologia Ruralis

Summary. Agricultural research funding has shifted from government-led public institutions toward private funding and public-private partnerships over the past four decades. This trend risks neglecting public goods that don't generate profit. The authors document funding patterns across the USA, UK, Ireland, and Germany, finding that while neoliberal approaches appear in all four countries, their implementation and effects vary significantly based on national and institutional contexts.

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Glenna, L., Shortall, S., & Brandl, B.. (2014). Neoliberalism, the University, Public Goods and Agricultural Innovation. Sociologia Ruralis. https://doi.org/10.1111/soru.12074

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DOI
10.1111/soru.12074
Countries
United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany
Regions
North America, Europe
Categories
agtech, policy, funding
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2026-04-28