Statistical Analysis of Science, Technology and Industry

The DSTI manages databases of internationally comparable statistics in the areas of science, technology and industry. These statistics and indicators underpin policy-related analytical work, particularly with respect to links between technology, competitiveness and globalisation. DSTI also plays a leading role in the development of international statistical standards in the STI area.

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Mapping Careers and Mobility of Doctorate Holders: Draft Guidelines, Model Questionnaire and Indicators

03-Feb-2010

This working paper presents the second edition of the technical guidelines used in the framework of the Careers of Doctorate Holders (CDH) project. It builds on the experience from the first large-scale data collection, which was based on the first edition of the technical guidelines released in 2007. In addition to a number of basic adjustments, it proposes new ways to measure post-doctoral positions and types of mobility, including international mobility.

STAN Database for STructural ANalysis

01-Feb-2010

New STAN tables have been added. The current version provides data for 28 countries with time series up to 2008.

STAN Indicators

01-Feb-2010

STAN Indicators are available. The current edition presents time-series for 1970-2008 for most of OECD countries and includes geographical/economic zones.

OECD Input-Output Tables

01-Feb-2010

The latest set of OECD Input-Output Tables consists of 42 (29 OECD and 13 Non-Members) countries with data for years around 2005. It is a useful empirical tool which highlights inter-industrial relationships and when used in conjunction with other OECD databases such as STAN Industry, Bilateral Trade Database (BTD) and Business R&D Expenditures (ANBERD), it provides a tool for consistent economic analysis of growth, structural change, productivity, competitiveness and employment at the sectoral and macroeconomic levels.

The emerging patent marketplace

04-Jan-2010

Facilitating the mobilisation, sharing, or exchange of patents is important to promote innovation. Analysis of the functions, business models, and activities of IP specialist firms which organise the circulation of patented inventions is the central topic of the research in this working paper.

STAN Bilateral Trade Database

04-Jan-2010

An updated version is available, including annual values of exports and imports for all OECD countries and a selection of non-members as reporters. Data are presented in US dollars, broken down by partner and by industry, and from 1988 onwards.

Guidelines for a Harmonised Statistical Approach to Biotechnology Research and Development in the Government and Higher Education Sectors

18-Dec-2009

The collection and analysis of data on public biotechnology R&D expenditure and funding is highly relevant to policy decisions. The aim of these guidelines is to propose a harmonised approach for the collection and analysis of biotechnology R&D statistics in the government and higher education sectors.

OECD Science, Technology and Industry Scoreboard 2009 focuses on innovation

15-Dec-2009

What impact has the crisis had on innovation and spending on research and development? How can innovation help to solve environmental and social threats? The OECD Science, Technology and Industry Scoreboard 2009 provides the data and analysis to answer these questions.

Pre-emptive Patenting: Securing Market Exclusion and Freedom of Operation

15-Dec-2009

This new working paper investigates the characteristics, functioning and incidence of pre-emptive patenting, defined as patent filings whose main effect is to hamper the grant of other patents.

Innovation in Firms: A Microeconomic Perspective

24-Nov-2009

Innovation has become a key factor for economic growth, but how does the process take place at the level of individual firms? This book presents the main results of the OECD Innovation Microdata Project, which was the first large-scale effort to exploit firm-level data from innovation surveys across 20 countries in an internationally harmonised way, with a view to addressing common analytical questions.

OECD Key Biotechnology Indicators 2009

30-Jul-2009

These indicators bring together the latest available economic and activity data on biotechnology and innovation, collected by OECD member and non-member countries.

Main Science and Technology Indicators (MSTI): 2009/1

13-Jul-2009

A timely set of indicators that reflect the level and structure of the efforts undertaken by OECD member countries and selected non-member economies in the field of science and technology.

OECD releases Guide to Measuring the Information Society 2009

08-Jul-2009

The newly released Guide to the Information Society 2009 covers the definition of industries producing ICT goods and services (the "ICT sector"), a classification for ICT goods, the definitions of e-commerce and Internet transactions, and model questionnaires and methodologies for measuring ICT use and e-commerce by businesses and households/individuals.

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OECD Science, Technology and Industry Scoreboard 2009