Abstract
We are constantly reminded that we live in a 'knowledge society, and indeed that with a 'knowledge economy' a nation's international competiveness is directly linked to its ability to innovate, out-compete and successfully commercialise knowledge. INcreasingly, research within universities is being directed, incetivized and ultimately disciplined towards clear 'economic' priorities. This article offers a critical analysis - employing a broad political economy approach - of the ways in which research within universities and other places of higher learning has become increasingly orientated towards a narrow set of economic goals.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 14-25 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | The Irish Review |
Volume | 43 |
Publication status | Published - Jun 2011 |