Research Agenda for Evolutionary Economics

Elgar Research Agendas outline the future of research in a given area. Leading scholars are given the space to explore their subject in provocative ways, and map out the potential directions of travel. They are relevant but also visionary. This Research Agenda combines the work of leading scholars and pioneers in evolutionary economics to plot a clear and compelling overview of the field. It explores core paradigms, highlights major theoretical contributions and examines critical challenges posed by global ecological and digital transformations. Designed to provide both depth and accessibility, the book outlines the fundamental nature of the subject. Expert authors examine critical issues to emphasise the relevance of evolutionary economics for contemporary societal and economic challenges. Presenting a systematic investigation of the field’s foundations and key conceptual advancements, the Research Agenda looks ahead to illuminate potential avenues for future research. Essential reading for scholars and students of evolutionary economics, the book is also useful for economists, social scientists and natural scientists interested in the dynamic forces shaping economic and societal change.