Science and the University: Challenges for Future Research
*Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, Georgia State University and NBER, University Plaza, Atlanta, GA 30303-3992, USA, e-mail: pstephan{at}gsu.edu. This article is based on a presentation that Stephan made at the CESifo Economic Studies on Economics of Higher Education Conference, 18–19 July 2007, San Servola, Venice. We wish to thank Bill Amis, Reinhilde Veugelers and Rick van der Ploeg for comments on an earlier draft of this article.
Scientific research has played a critical role in the life of the university for a considerable period of time, both in Europe and in the US. While much remains the same in the relationship between science and the university, considerable change has occurred in recent years. Here we outline three changes in this relationship, focusing both on the consequences for the university and on questions of research interest to those interested in higher education. The three changes are: (i) increased incentives to publish; (ii) changes in the reward system and (iii) increased reliance by governments and communities on universities and institutes as a source of economic growth. (JEL codes: I23)
Key Words: Science policy • research • universities.
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