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30-Nov-2009
The software sector is innovative, but also a vital element in much of the innovation in other sectors according to this new OECD publication. Human capital is a critical factor for promotion of innovation in the software sector, and efforts to promote education and training in support of software innovation may yield benefits beyond the bounds of the sector. The book puts a spotlight on innovation across the software universe, setting out key issues and highlighting policy perspectives.
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18-Nov-2009
The growing importance of intellectual property in knowledge-based economies has generated concerns about potential adverse effects of counterfeiting and piracy. A recent OECD study attempted to quantify the magnitude of these effects, and based on that framework this short report updates the quantitative results using more recent international trade statistics for the calendar years 2000-2007. The updated estimates suggest that counterfeit and pirated goods in international trade grew steadily over this period and could amount to up to USD 250 billion in 2007.
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28-Jul-2009
This new book covers the piracy of content, such as music, films and software that does not involve the use of physical media; in other words essentially piracy over the Internet. The study highlights the unique market characteristics of digital piracy where large number of suppliers are willing to provide pirated content at virtually zero price. This poses new and difficult challenges to copyright owners and policy makers.
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24-Jul-2009
The automotive and construction industries are among the hardest hit by the crisis. This paper examines the impact of the global economic downturn on the long-term competitiveness of the automotive and construction sectors and explores how governments can support restructuring and renewal without distorting market dynamics.
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08-Jun-2009
This policy brief examines how innovation can result in new technological and systemic solutions to environmental challenges and contributes to a wider range of OECD work aimed at analysing the policies that can efficiently support the development and diffusion of eco‑innovation.
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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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OECD Entrepreneurship Review of Denmark
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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07-Oct-2008
Businesses are increasingly internationalising their innovation activities and working with external partners. This new publication examines what drives companies to collaborate on R&D with international partners and how global networks fit into overall business strategies.
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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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