Finally, we connect the problem framing (Baer et al., 2013, Kaplan, 2008, Von Hippel and Von Krogh, 2015) and boundary spanning (Fleming and Waguespack, 2007) literatures to propose mechanisms related to the solution of problems within these search paths. The paper is structured as follows:...
I find mixed evidence and statistically weak evidence that vote buying is more effective in the local areas where parties should be best able to monitor voters. Vote buying is, however, most effective where voters lack access to information about politics. I discuss the implications of the ...
and regional development there is a strong need to further develop “the economics of spatial diversity.” We further argue that this development may benefit from combining various literatures based upon sound economic micro-foundations, to develop a more absolute understanding of diversity and fulfill...
Expertise in research integration and implementation is an essential but often overlooked component of tackling complex societal and environmental problems. We focus on expertise relevant to any complex problem, especially contributory expertise, divided
As a faculty member at ODU with a small army of undergraduate research assistants, I often find myself answering the same questions over and over again about graduate school. So why not share this advice with everyone? This week, I’d like to talk about an important step in preparation to...
In fact, English has become so integrated in certain countries that one describes the particular local brand of English as South African English usage, Australian English, American English, etc. In South Africa, for example, it would be quite normal to find words from Afrikaans incorporated in ...
local transport authorities in the UK have been required to undertake strategic and local accessibility assessments as part of their statutory five yearly Local Transport Plans (Department for transport, 2006) and to work in partnership with other local public bodies to find solutions to the accessibi...