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10-Feb-2009
This working paper addresses the issue of carbon embodiments in trade using internationally comparable OECD data sources (input-output, bilateral goods trade and CO2 emissions) for 41 countries/regions by 17 industries.
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13-Jan-2009
This working paper presents the role of entrepreneurship policies in supporting innovation in four OECD countries. It consists of a synthesis report based on the findings of country case studies on Korea, Mexico, Norway and Turkey. The case studies are appended to the synthesis report.
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16-Dec-2008
The global economic downturn is having a severe impact on the steel sector, according to government and industry representatives meeting at a joint OECD Steel Committee/ World Steel Association workshop in Kuala Lumpur. Steel demand, production, and prices have plummeted, major layoffs have been announced, and demand for key raw materials such as iron ore, ferrous scrap, and coal has declined sharply, said OECD Steel Committee Chairman Risaburo Nezu.
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08-Dec-2008
This review assesses Denmark’s entrepreneurial performance and benchmarks Denmark internationally as regards entrepreneurial activity and performance (notably start-up rates and high-growth trajectories of firms). It presents framework conditions for entrepreneurship and assesses the effectiveness of entrepreneurship policies. It also sheds light on the governance aspect and the division of labour between different levels of government.
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25-Jun-2008
Responding to concerns of governments and the business community, this study develops and applies a rigorous methodology to estimate the incidence of counterfeit and pirated items in world trade. It suggests ways to develop information and analysis, and identifies a number of key areas that require the attention of policy makers.
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16-Jun-2008
Intensified global competition has forced companies to innovate and develop commercially viable products and services faster. This new volume brings together the empirical evidence on the internationalisation of business research and development. It analyses trends in the offshoring of R&D, examines its drivers and motivations, and identifies implications for innovation policy.
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19-May-2008
Intellectual assets are central to value creation, economic growth and competitiveness in a modern economy. Building on previous OECD work on these issues, this brochure provides an integrated perspective on recent OECD work covering three dimensions: macro, regional and firm-level.
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11-Jun-2008
"Staying Competitive in the Global Economy" brings together several studies addressing the main areas of OECD work on the globalisation of value chains. The work has aimed to strengthen the evidence base on globalisation, which should ultimately enable the development of policies to address key concerns.
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24-Apr-2008
This publication presents detailed data on the industrial activity of multinationals in OECD countries. In an era of globalisation, these data highlight the increasing importance of multinationals in the economies of host countries.
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13-Mar-2008
The internationalisation of scientific and technological activities in the process of economic globalisation has grown in scale. The role and strategy of multinational firms in R&D raises new issues not only for the firms themselves but also for the policy makers responsible for developing their countries’ research and innovation policies. This report sets out the facts and trends that emerge from the available data.
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