"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 …

Knowledge can be classified into (i) explicit, which can be easily recorded (e.g., books) and (ii) tacit, which cannot … be always articulated. However, much of this tacit knowledge can be shared. The conversion of tacit knowledge into … explicit knowledge is called externalization. Farmers possess both kinds of knowledge. Scientists often pre-determine ignorance …

"Innovation is key to technology adoption and creation, and to explaining the vast differences in productivity across … and within countries. Despite the central role of the entrepreneur in the innovation process, data limitations have … restricted standard analysis of the determinants of innovation to consideration of the role of firm characteristics. The authors …

The report builds on the 'towards a vision for agricultural innovation in Chile in 2030' report and is further based on … development of a long-term agricultural innovation strategy. The first paper reviewed the functioning of the three main public …'s agriculture towards 2030, using scenario planning and developing a vision for the future of its agricultural innovation system …

evaluating the country's potential for diversification and innovation as it seeks to lead the country to emerging market status …, including through diversification and innovation. The CEM contains four main chapters, each providing theoretical or empirical … constraints in the cotton and transit trade sectors; c) diversification and innovation potential; and d) political economy of …

issues of competitiveness, innovation, and diversification. Despite strong growth, policymakers should be concerned about the …

substantially over the past decade. Lack of diversification cannot be pinned down to a single cause. Competition and innovation are … initiatives to foster innovation could be strengthened through a number of specific measures focusing on commercialization of … analysis of the role of exports, innovation, productivity, and competition on firm performance is presented in section three …