Black Box

What policies should India pursue for fostering innovation? Taking the perspective that <i>all</i> policies that influence technology-related choices of firms should be considered part of innovation policy the book analyses the impact on innovation of various policies including those related to industry trade R&D foreign direct investment intellectual property rights start-ups and higher education. It brings together conceptual and empirical literature from diverse intellectual streams to analyse the linkages between innovation and public policy. Combining insights from the disciplines of economics and management the book highlights the complexity of policy choices identifies certain focus areas and argues for consistency across various policy instruments to create an appropriate environment for innovation in India.