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Many countries have introducedevaluations of university research, reflectingglobal demands for greater accountability. Thispaper compares methods of evaluation usedacross twelve countries in Europe and theAsia-Pacific region. On the basis of thiscomparison, and focusing in particular onBritain, we examine the advantages anddisadvantages of performance-based funding incomparison with other approaches to funding.Our analysis suggests that, while initialbenefits may outweigh the costs, over time sucha system seems to produce diminishing returns.This raises important questions about itscontinued use.
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Geuna, A., Martin, B.R. University Research Evaluation and Funding: An International Comparison. Minerva 41, 277–304 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1023/B:MINE.0000005155.70870.bd
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