A new IFS Briefing Note concludes that evaluations of support schemes for innovation and technology transfer should consider the case for simplifying the mix of schemes in operation, as well as assessing the extent to which government support is reaching first-time innovators.
Authors
Helen Simpson
Laura Abramovsky
Laura is a Research Fellow at IFS. Her current work focuses on tax and social protection policy and programme evaluation in developing countries.
Rupert Harrison
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