Społeczna niepewność jako bariera wdrażania innowacji - przykład biopaliw w Polsce
Social uncertainty as a barrier to innovation implementation – the case of the Polish biofuel sector

Summary/Abstract: Barriers to innovation implementation can be such factors that hinder; delay or entirely prevent the innovation process. The study of social uncertainty as a barrier to innovation implementation has been carried out on the basis of a case study of the biofuel sector in Poland. The goal of the article is to indicate that one of the development barriers of the Polish biofuel sector may be social uncertainty. Firstly; it describes chosen innovation barriers. Secondly; it explains uncertainty and defines social uncertainty. Thirdly; it briefly points to the situation of the biofuel sector in Poland; emphasising the problems of social acceptance. Finally; research findings are presented; showing that young adults in Poland declare a positive attitude towards biofuels but are less willing to actually purchase biofuels themselves.

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