Smart Specialization as a New Strategic Framework: Innovative and Competitive Capacity in European Context

The smart specialization framework is an addition to the European policy agenda aiming to foster innovation and smart, sustainable, and inclusive growth. The framework is expected to boost innovativeness and competitiveness of the European Union. However, it raises a number of doubts and concerns, especially due to the currently limited state of knowledge about the concept and its possible implications. To contribute to the need for further...