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 …

Potential of the Service Economy: Facilitating Growth, Innovation and Competition”. …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 …

that policies can be adapted to stimulate innovation and boost productivity in service sectors, with economy-wide benefits …Services are the driving force in OECD economies, accounting for at least 70% of GNP in many countries. However, their …/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 … knowledge-intensive services to the acquisition and growth of innovation capabilities in firms and public sector organisations … such as mining technology services, aquaculture and forestry. The analysis derives from a series of surveys and case …