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How narratives construct wickedness in mission-oriented innovation policy problems

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Benjamin D Smith
DOI:10.1016/j.eist.2026.101161delete
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Abstract

Abstract

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• Wickedness is constructed by actors through policy narratives. • Narratives of complexity and uncertainty justify contested policy positions. • Wickedness emerges empirically once diffuse challenges are framed as policy problems. • Implications for design of mission-oriented innovation policy.
Keywords:
Wicked problems
Contestation
Complexity
Uncertainty
Narratives
Framing
Mission-oriented innovation policy
Agri-food

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Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions cover
Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions
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