An increase in market concentration (MC), which refers to a large share of few and large firms in a given sector, is a main concern for governments all over the world since it is believed to affect competition levels and, thus, lead to inefficiencies. It has also captured the attention of...

The most pressing environmental challenges of our society require radical solutions that would redesign the ways we produce, deliver, and consume goods and services. However, little is known about what actually drives the development of radical eco-innovations. This paper explores the concept of...

This policy brief explores how changes in several dimensions of innovation might influence IP regimes, and their impacts on society in the future. Since IP is a global phenomenon, we have no specific geographical focus, but look toward IP regimes in 2040. However, our policy implications are...

Exploring alternative futures addressing radical changes in society can help better prepare for future crises and strengthen the resilience of civil society today. This policy brief aims to assist policy makers by devising four possible future scenarios in 2040 and by considering their...

This thematic report is the fourth of the Mutual Learning Exercise (MLE) on the application of a Whole-of-Government Approach (WGA) to the design and implementation of national research and innovation (R&I) strategies and plans that foster the transformation of our key socio-economic systems...

The project focuses geographically on Europe and looks toward 2050, on regimes of stewardship of land and sea and address the role of ownership, access and use rights in rural areas (cities excluded), multiple uses of spaces (both land and sea), biodiversity, food (both aquaculture, fisheries,...

This report presents the results of a study on S&T&I for 2050: science, technology and innovation for ecosystem performance - accelerating sustainability transitions. The aim was to identify, map and assess future scientific and technological developments that can radically improve or threaten...