Services are the driving force in OECD economies, accounting for at least 70% of GNP in many countries. However, their … that policies can be adapted to stimulate innovation and boost productivity in service sectors, with economy-wide benefits …/resources and stimulating competition in services within and between countries. Further regulatory reform is essential to achieve …

From research and development to legal and marketing services, a wide range of knowledge-intensive service activities … sector organisations to develop, absorb and apply knowledge in their innovation processes. This publication examines …

Services are transforming OECD economies on a massive scale, but are still impeded by regulations and policies that … stifle innovation and competition. Comprehensive reforms need to be pursued internationally as well as in individual OECD … Potential of the Service Economy: Facilitating Growth, Innovation and Competition”. …

The OECD cross-section sectoral indicators measure regulatory conditions in the professional services and retail … distribution sectors. The professional services indicators cover entry and conduct regulation in the legal, accounting, engineering …

At its meeting in May 2003, the Ministerial Council asked the OECD to analyse the contribution made by the services … sector to employment growth, productivity and innovation, and to identify factors, institutions and policies that could … services. …