"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 …

innovation-driven economy. Part 2 describes the policies to be implemented in key areas of the knowledge economy: governance … improved their global competitiveness by taking the first steps in the direction of the knowledge economy. The World Bank Group … entrepreneurial economies, preparing a better-educated and skilled population, improving capabilities for innovation and research, and …

include measures of innovation outcomes as well as variables related to innovation effort. The main indicator of innovation … outputs is patents. The main variables related to innovation inputs are investment in research and development (R&D) and … of innovation outputs and inputs by looking at the over-time behavior of the relevant series and comparing the …

Inclusive innovation seeks to expand access to essential goods and services, thereby improving quality of life, and … enhancing economic empowerment through knowledge creation, acquisition, adaption, absorption, and deployment efforts targeted … directly at the needs of excluded populations. Inclusive innovation is of high relevance for the Chinese authorities, but the …

These proceedings highlight the key findings and public policy lessons that emerged from the Knowledge Economy Forum … contribute to accelerating the transition to an increasingly knowledge-based economy. …