TY - JOUR
T1 - Are Schumpeter’s innovations responsible?
T2 - A reflection on the concept of Responsible (Research and) Innovation from a Neo-Schumpeterian perspective
AU - Sledzik , Karol
AU - Szmelter-Jaroszb, Agnieszka
AU - Kalpazidou Schmidt, Evanthia
AU - Bielawski , Krzysztof
AU - Declich , Andrea
PY - 2023/12
Y1 - 2023/12
N2 - Responsible research and innovation (RRI) has gained significant traction in recent decades. However, the previous discussions on RRI have overlooked the economic dimension of innovation, which is encompassed by the perspective of Neo-Schumpeterian economics (N-SE). This paper aims to bridge the gap between the theories of responsible innovation (RI) and RRI and the underlying assumptions of N-SE. We seek to clarify the concept of responsible (research and) innovation — R(R)I. N-SE inherently recognizes the involvement of diverse stakeholders, including society and the public sector, as entrepreneurs driving and implementing innovation while assuming responsibility for its effects and consequences. In this respect, N-SE aligns with the responsible innovation concept discussed within the R(R)I framework. The paper addresses the fundamental question: What are the shared areas of interest between R(R)I and N-SE? This exploration enhances our understanding and facilitates the practical implementation of R(R)I in the context of N-SE, thereby promoting ethical, socially beneficial, and sustainable technological advancements.
AB - Responsible research and innovation (RRI) has gained significant traction in recent decades. However, the previous discussions on RRI have overlooked the economic dimension of innovation, which is encompassed by the perspective of Neo-Schumpeterian economics (N-SE). This paper aims to bridge the gap between the theories of responsible innovation (RI) and RRI and the underlying assumptions of N-SE. We seek to clarify the concept of responsible (research and) innovation — R(R)I. N-SE inherently recognizes the involvement of diverse stakeholders, including society and the public sector, as entrepreneurs driving and implementing innovation while assuming responsibility for its effects and consequences. In this respect, N-SE aligns with the responsible innovation concept discussed within the R(R)I framework. The paper addresses the fundamental question: What are the shared areas of interest between R(R)I and N-SE? This exploration enhances our understanding and facilitates the practical implementation of R(R)I in the context of N-SE, thereby promoting ethical, socially beneficial, and sustainable technological advancements.
KW - Neo-Schumpeterian economics
KW - Responsible innovation
KW - Responsible research and innovation
KW - Schumpeter, Public sector
KW - Society
U2 - 10.1007/s13132-023-01487-3
DO - 10.1007/s13132-023-01487-3
M3 - Journal article
SN - 1868-7865
VL - 14
SP - 5065
EP - 5085
JO - Journal of the Knowledge Economy
JF - Journal of the Knowledge Economy
IS - 4
ER -