May 5, 2022
Do Historical and Institutional Legacies Still Shape Innovation in China?
- 14:30 to 16:00
- Research Workshop
- Lise Meitner Research Group
- Erik Baark (HKUST)
In a paper entitled “Knowledge and Innovation in China: Historical Legacies and Emerging Institutions” that was published in 2007, Professor Erik Baark argued that there are elements of traditional attitudes to discovery and use of knowledge – and to creativity and entrepreneurship – that may still influence the driving forces and constraints on innovation in China today. After more than a decade has passed, and innovation has become even more important in China, he asks whether his ideas still have some relevance. Since the paper was written, Baark studied issues concerning climate change and digitalization, and he would like to discuss whether there are some features of policies in these areas that can be said to reflect institutional legacies. Not least, we will reflect how his work can be connected to ongoing research in the LMRG.
Contact and Registration
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About This Series
The LMRG Research Workshop is a venue for members of the Lise Meitner Research Group, "China in the Global System of Science," to share work in progress on an ongoing basis. It is an opportunity to raise questions, discuss methodological challenges, or get feedback on preliminary conclusions. We aim to create a supportive atmosphere that combines rigorous criticism with genuine curiosity.