OECD Science, Technology and Industry Outlook (Highlights)
This is an OECD publication presenting some higlights in the field of S&T. It states that in recent years, weak economic conditions limited investments in science and technology. Government R&D expenditures grew modestly while business R&D spending declined, due to cut-backs in the United States. It is also stated that government R&D budgets are poised to grow, especially for ICT, biotechnology and nanotechnology. It is emphasised that public/private partnerships are essential to improving returns from public
investments in research. The paper confirms its statements with several statistics.
investments in research. The paper confirms its statements with several statistics.
Citation
OECD (2004): OECD Science, Technology and Industry Outlook (Highlights). Available from: http://www.oecd.org/dataoecd/0/60/33998255.pdf, accessed 14.9.2005.
Language
English
Publication Year
2004
Source
OECD
Geographical focus
- International; Other
Attachments
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OECD Science, Technology and Industry Outlook (Highlights) (pdf, 168.6Kb)
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Entry created by Elke Dall on May 24, 2007
Modified on May 24, 2007
