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INNOVATION TYPE AND DIFFUSION: AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Richard M. Walker · 2006 · Public Administration

Summary. This study tests how five different types of innovations spread through English local government. Using data from 120 authorities, the research finds that different factors drive adoption of different innovation types. The results show that innovation adoption is complex and context-dependent, meaning policymakers cannot use one-size-fits-all approaches to encourage local government innovation.

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Walker, R. M.. (2006). INNOVATION TYPE AND DIFFUSION: AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT. Public Administration. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9299.2006.00004.x

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DOI
10.1111/j.1467-9299.2006.00004.x
Countries
United Kingdom
Regions
Europe
Categories
innovation-theory, policy, general-innovation
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2026-04-28