Main Science and Technology Indicators (MSTI): 2008/1 edition

This biannual publication provides a set of indicators that reflect the level and structure of the efforts undertaken by OECD Member countries and nine non-member economies (Argentina, China, Israel, Romania, Russian Federation, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Chinese Taipei) in the field of science and technology. These data include final or provisional results as well as forecasts established by government authorities. The indicators cover the resources devoted to research and development, patent families, technology balance of payments and international trade in highly R&D-intensive industries. Also presented are the underlying economic series used to calculate these indicators. Series are presented for a reference year and for the last six years for which data are available.

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ALSO AVAILABLE ON CD-ROM AND ON LINE

The electronic data product, OECD Science, Technology and R&D Statistics, combines Main Science and Technology Indicators 2008/1 and Research and Development Statistics 2007, and provides longer time series: data from 1981 onwards are included. The database is in user-friendly software -- beyond 20/20™ for Windows™ -- that allows users to extract and export data, prepare customised graphs and tables, and perform their own analysis. The database is also available online at www.SourceOECD.org.

Details of coverage (electronic edition)

The publication summarises and updates Research and Development Statistics, published every two years (annually on CD-ROM).

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