might have large positive effects whose true magnitude remains unknown due to unresolved econometric issues. "--World Bank …

"The authors present a database of indicators of innovative activity around the world since the early 1960s. The data …) with respect to the level of development. "--World Bank web site …

the region to understand the role of innovation in development"--World Bank web site …

empirical model. This finding supports the hypothesis that market failures inhibit inside-the-frontier innovation. "--World Bank …

evidence suggests that globalization and local knowledge increase the likelihood that firms will introduce new products. By … contrast, domestic regulatory impediments to competition are not robustly correlated with product innovation. "--World Bank web …

, affect the transformation of research and development into patents. "--World Bank web site …

prevent migration of certain categories of people. "--World Bank web site …