Credibility and legitimacy in policy-driven innovation networks: resource dependencies and expectations in Dutch electric vehicle subsidies |
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Authors: | Frank J. van Rijnsoever Leon Welle Sjoerd Bakker |
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Affiliation: | 1. Innovation Studies, Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development, Utrecht University, P.O. Box 80115, 3508 TC, Utrecht, The Netherlands 2. Science and Innovation Management, Utrecht University, P.O. Box 80115, 3508 TC, Utrecht, The Netherlands 3. OTB Research Institute, Delft University of Technology, P.O. Box 5030, 2600 GA, Delft, The Netherlands
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Abstract: | The aim of this paper is to empirically examine the influence of credibility on the likelihood to grant consortia of collaborating actors an innovation subsidy. Theorizing from the viewpoint of resource dependence theory and the sociology of expectations, we hypothesize that four types of credibility of influence: scientific credibility, market credibility, expectation track record, and generated social capital. We operate on two levels of analysis, the actor and the consortium. We quantitatively analyze the Dutch electric vehicle subsidy program as case. We develop a model that accurately forecasts which consortia are most likely to receive subsidies. We demonstrate that generated social capital and market credibility positively influence the likelihood of receiving innovation subsidies, while scientific credibility sources and expectation track record have a negative influence. Based on these findings we provide policy recommendations and avenues for further research. |
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