31-January-2007
English
The mapping of knowledge is increasingly recognised as a new, evolving area of research. The aim of this study is to map current trends in scientific activities with a view to better understanding and tracking the changing nature of science.
27-October-2006
English
This paper examines the extent to which manufacturing output and employment are declining in OECD countries and explores possible causes.
28-July-2006
English
This paper estimates domestic productivity relationships for a sample of 16 OECD countries through probably the most general specification yet.
22-May-2006
English
This paper examines the tax treatment of corporate expenditures on selected intellectual assets and develops an indicator of the relative generosity of tax systems in OECD countries to such investments.
31-August-2005
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This study quantifies the contribution of foreign affiliates to productivity growth using a growth accounting approach and compares the presence of foreign affiliates across OECD countries. The analysis confirms that foreign affiliates can make an important contribution to productivity growth.
22-March-2005
English
This paper examines the state of official ICT statistics in China and tries to assess ICT development in China from the information currently available.
11-February-2005
English
The service sector accounts for about 70% of aggregate production and employment in OECD economies and continues to grow. Countries differ, however, in the role and performance of the service sector. This paper examines the performance of the services sector across OECD countries.
22-March-2004
English
This paper shows that China is catching up rapidly with other dynamic Asian economies and the Triad economies on a score of indicators relating to the knowledge-based economy. Report produced with the support of the OECD Centre for Co-operation with Non-Members (CCNM).
17-March-2004
English
This paper illustrates the process of defining patent families and outlines the methodology used to build triadic patent families.
3-November-2003
English
This paper explores trade in goods by creating an indicator that estimates CO2 emissions related to domestic demand for 24 countries (responsible for 80% of global CO2 emissions) as a complement to the more common emission indicator used in the Kyoto Protocol