This book examines the nature of the process of technological change in different sectors of various countries, analyzing the impact of innovation as well as research and development activities on different outcomes in different fields and assessing the design and impact of policies aimed at...

In Deutschland sind sehr viele gute Ideen vorhanden, die sich in Erfindungen und Patenten niederschlagen. Es treten jedoch oft Probleme im Bereich der Umsetzung auf. Die Produktion innovativer Produkte, Prozesse und Dienstleistungen zeigt nur eine durchschnittliche Dynamik. Dieser Befund wiegt...

The engines of economic growth in Russia remain concentrated in industries dependent on exports of raw commodities. To achieve sustainable long-term growth, Russia needs to diversify its economic activities, and boosting innovation needs to be a central objective of the diversification. This...

This publication examines the relationship between innovation policy and economic performance in six OECD countries. In-depth analyses highlight countries' strengths and weaknesses in innovation, as well as the effectiveness of their innovation policies in driving economic performance. Taken...