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Book SynopsisCritically assessing growth-based models of innovation policy, this enlightening study sparks new debate on the role and nature of responsible innovation. Drawing on insights from economics, politics, and science and technology studies, it proposes the concept of 'responsible stagnation' as an expansion of present discussions about growth, degrowth, responsibility and innovation within planetary limitations. This important intervention explores real-world relationships between the political economy, innovation policy and concepts of responsibility, and will be an invaluable resource for individuals and civil society organizations who seek to promote responsible innovation.
Trade Review"This book is an invaluable contribution to current discussions on economics, innovation, growth and responsibility." Anna Henkel, University of Passau
"Easy to read and understand, jargon-free and above all clear and thought-provoking." The Bassetti Foundation
“Responsibility Beyond Growth is refreshing as it is very easy to read, has a great feel and is tight. It is aimed at a broad audience base, is not overladen with references or jargon and doesn’t require specialized knowledge to follow.” Journal of Responsible Innovation
Table of ContentsPart I: Welcome to the Matrix Introducing Responsible Stagnation as the ‘Fourth Quadrant’ ~ Stevienna de Saille Part II: What’s Wrong with Innovation and Growth? Challenges to the Story of Innovation ~ Michiel van Oudheusden The Problem with Markets ~ Kevin Albertson Part III: Responsible Stagnation and the Real World Putting Responsibility Centre-Stage: The Underlying Values of Responsible Stagnation ~ Fabien Medvecky Innovation for Social Needs ~ Effie Amanatidou, with George Gritzas The Plurality of Technology and Innovation in the Global South ~ Mario Pansera, with Keren Naa Abeka Arthur, Andrea Jimenez and Poonam Pandey Challenges Facing Willing Firms ~ Timothy Birabi Part IV: Responsibility in the Fourth Quadrant Conclusion: The Scope of Responsible Stagnation ~ Stevienna de Saille, Fabien Medvecky and Michiel van Oudheusden
