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on Knowledge Management and Knowledge Economy |
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Issue of 2026–03–09
three papers chosen by Laura Nicola-Gavrila, Centrul European de Studii Manageriale în Administrarea Afacerilor |
| By: | Kirley, Rebecca A. E. (University of Milan-Bicocca) |
| Abstract: | Public administration (PA) has long experimented with ‘bringing the public in, ’ yet democratic theory cautions that such approaches may displace rather than resolve democratic deficits, and turbulence complicates reliable knowledge. Taking these critiques seriously, this article undertakes a problematizing review to clarify how PA can legitimately and effectively contribute knowledge about the public in representative government. It contributes an evaluative framework for comparing epistemic bases of representation, and a learning perspective positioning PA as dynamically interpreting citizen voice to address information gaps. Stewardship and interpretive responsibility are examined as conditions for legitimate administrative learning, and a research agenda is proposed. |
| Date: | 2026–02–15 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:socarx:23ty6_v1 |
| By: | Radovanovic Nikola; Fabbri Emanuele (European Commission - JRC); Sanz Macarena; Predic Marina; Radovanovic Nikola; Fabbri Emanuele (European Commission - JRC) |
| Abstract: | This paper examines the effectiveness of Smart Specialisation strategies in addressing sustainability and competitiveness challenges in the Western Balkans, a region whose innovation performance is strongly tied to EU accession efforts. Emphasizing green and digital transitions as key drivers but also situating Smart Specialisation within the New European Innovation Agenda (NEIA), the Growth Plan for the Western Balkans, and their emphasis on building connected Regional Innovation Valleys (RIVs), it highlights the need for system-level innovation focused on inclusive growth. The involvement of local players and strategic resource allocation remain crucial for practical outcomes. Evidence shows progress in digital infrastructure and sectoral initiatives, yet persistent gaps in data availability, skills and regulatory frameworks hamper uptake. In addition to environmental considerations, the paper draws attention to ICT cooperation, sectoral knowledge and innovation systems and sustainability reporting alignment as critical enablers for resilient development. Strengthening regional cooperation and stakeholder trust emerges as the key to optimising Smart Specialisation strategies for sustainable, innovation-led growth in line with EU priorities |
| Date: | 2026–01 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ipt:iptwpa:jrc143970 |
| By: | Philippe d’Astous; Franca Glenzer |
| Abstract: | Previous research shows that the level of confidence in one’s financial ability is important for decision-making, especially in the realm of retirement planning. We expand on this literature by using survey responses to objective and subjective measures of financial literacy and retirement knowledge. We find that even though overconfident individuals are more likely to state that they have a retirement plan, they are less likely to have registered retirement savings, and when they do, they hold lower balances. Our findings highlight a potential mechanism in which overconfidence in one’s knowledge of the retirement system raises expected income replacement rates, which—consistent with a standard consumption–saving model—reduces private saving. Overconfident individuals also have biased inflation perceptions but take fewer protective actions to mitigate the effect of inflation. Finally, we find that overconfident individuals decrease their scores with repeated participation in different waves of the survey. These results suggest that calibrating confidence about one’s knowledge of the retirement system and of macroeconomic factors may be important for improving private retirement saving. |
| Keywords: | Overconfidence, Financial literacy, Retirement, Inflation |
| JEL: | D14 G53 J26 |
| Date: | 2026 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:rsi:irersi:22 |