National Innovation System - Scientific Concept or Political Rhetoric

Aaro Tupasela · 2003 · Science & Technology Studies

Summary. This paper examines whether the national innovation system is a genuine scientific concept or primarily political rhetoric. The author analyzes how the term functions in academic and policy discourse, questioning whether it provides meaningful analytical value or serves mainly as a rhetorical device for justifying innovation policy decisions.

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Tupasela, A.. (2003). National Innovation System - Scientific Concept or Political Rhetoric. Science & Technology Studies. https://doi.org/10.23987/sts.55161

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DOI: 10.23987/sts.55161
Categories: innovation-theory, policy, general-innovation
Added: 2026-04-28