Introduction to a discussion on the third cohesion report: Policy-relevant research and research-relevant policy

The two categories of academic and applied research seem to be the concrete token of an increased intermingling between the world of politics and that of science. In this unholy alliance, the money-power is pushing for policy-relevance while researchers struggle for their academic credibility. In wh...

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Main Author: Christer Bengs
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Politecnico di Torino 2004-03-01
Series:European Journal of Spatial Development
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Online Access:https://journals.polito.it/index.php/EJSD/article/view/236
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description The two categories of academic and applied research seem to be the concrete token of an increased intermingling between the world of politics and that of science. In this unholy alliance, the money-power is pushing for policy-relevance while researchers struggle for their academic credibility. In what follows, these dramas will be commented upon as will the newly issued third cohesion report from  the European Commission. Though the current situation may seem confusing the only way to sort things out is to grab the bull by its horns and start a discussion.
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Introduction to a discussion on the third cohesion report: Policy-relevant research and research-relevant policy
European Journal of Spatial Development
cohesion
policy-relevant research
spatial development
spatial planning
title Introduction to a discussion on the third cohesion report: Policy-relevant research and research-relevant policy
title_full Introduction to a discussion on the third cohesion report: Policy-relevant research and research-relevant policy
title_fullStr Introduction to a discussion on the third cohesion report: Policy-relevant research and research-relevant policy
title_full_unstemmed Introduction to a discussion on the third cohesion report: Policy-relevant research and research-relevant policy
title_short Introduction to a discussion on the third cohesion report: Policy-relevant research and research-relevant policy
title_sort introduction to a discussion on the third cohesion report policy relevant research and research relevant policy
topic cohesion
policy-relevant research
spatial development
spatial planning
url https://journals.polito.it/index.php/EJSD/article/view/236
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