"Chen and Dahlman assess the effects of knowledge on economic growth. By using an array of indicators, each of which … represents an aspect of knowledge, as independent variables in cross-section regressions that span 92 countries for the period … 1960 to 2000, they show that knowledge is a significant determinant of long-term economic growth. In particular, the …

increasingly aware of the need and opportunities to improve the contribution of social science knowledge to policy making and are … be a source of inspiration on new approaches to sharing knowledge? And how can the divide between the two communities … makers at the Workshop on the Contribution of Social Sciences to Knowledge and Decision Making, Bruges, 26-28 June 2000. …

pilot project implemented for Finland, Italy, Portugal, the Slovak Republic and Spain, the report shows that SMEs in all …

productivity and innovation in Portugal. It looks at the quality of investment that Portugal attracts and the capacity of … Portuguese SMEs to benefit from any knowledge and technology spillovers resulting from these investments. It studies the extent …, innovation and regional development policies, taking a close look at arrangements to ensure multi-level policy coordination …