Typology of sociotechnical transition pathways

Frank W. Geels; Johan Schot

doi:10.1016/j.respol.2007.01.003

Typology of sociotechnical transition pathways

Frank W. Geels, Johan Schot

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Contributing to debates about transitions and system changes, this article has two aims. First, it uses criticisms on the multi-level perspective as stepping stones for further conceptual refinements. Second, it develops a typology of four transition pathways: transformation, reconfiguration, technological substitution, and de-alignment and re-alignment. These pathways differ in combinations of timing and nature of multi-level interactions. They are illustrated with historical examples. © 2007 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	399-417
Number of pages	18
Journal	Research Policy
Volume	36
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.respol.2007.01.003
Publication status	Published - Apr 2007

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Multi-level perspective
Sociotechnical regime
Transition pathways

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