Challenges to this model --- I agree that this model of doing research with decision-makers involved is incredibly valuable. One of the challenges, however, is incentives. Although this is changing to some extent, scientists are generally incentivized (financially & professionally) to conduct research that is the most novel, and produces new information. This type of research, however, is not always the most useful for making decisions.

Source author: Levi Helm lthelm@asu.edu