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Mark-ups in the digital era

This analysis examines dynamics of estimated firm mark-ups across 26 countries over 14 years. Price mark-ups are linked to measures of digital intensity of sectors in order to ascertain whether differences in exposure to digitalisation are related to differences in mark-ups across industries, and how this relationship has changed over time.

Statistiques de la recherche et développement (SRD)

SRD est basée sur les données collectées par l’OCDE et Eurostat dans le cadre de l’enquête internationale OCDE/Eurostat sur les ressources allouées à la R-D.

The analytical AMNE database - Multinational enterprises and global value chains

Deeper insights into the role and activities of multinational enterprises (MNEs) are needed. The Analytical AMNE database includes a full matrix of the output of foreign affiliates in 43 countries plus the rest of the world, as well as similar matrices for value-added, exports and imports over the period 2000-2014. Split inter-country input-output tables were also created.

Technologies transformatrices et emplois de l'avenir

La transformation numérique a des incidences positives sur la productivité de nombreuses sociétés mais elle ne s'est pas encore traduite par une croissance améliorée de la productivité pour l'ensemble de l'économie. Ce rapport de référence a été préparé en vue de la Réunion des ministres de l'innovation du G7 qui s'est tenue en mars 2018.

Which skills for the digital era? Returns to skills analysis

This study sheds light on the extent to which different types of employee skills are rewarded as industries go digital in an analysis of 31 countries.

Measuring Tax Support for R&D and Innovation

Governments worldwide increasingly rely on tax incentives in addition to direct support measures (e.g. grants) to promote R&D in firms and encourage innovation and economic growth. The OECD has developed experimental methodologies and a detailed database on R&D tax incentives with the latest indicators on the cost and information on the design and scope of R&D tax incentives.

Meeting Policy Challenges for a Sustainable Bioeconomy

Trend analysis of science, technology and innovation policies for biotechnology, nanotechnology and converging technologies (BNCTs)

This paper aims to analyse policies pertaining to nanotechnology and biotechnology over time with regard to their directionality and technology specificity. The analysis provides some evidence that technology-push policies are favoured for young technology fields, while application-pull policies tend to be applied to more mature fields.

Improving online disclosures with behavioural insights: Towards better outcomes for consumers

Many countries have specific information disclosure requirements that businesses have to meet both online and off to allow consumers to make informed decisions. While the role of information disclosure policies is clear, findings from behavioural insights raise questions about the usefulness of certain forms of information disclosure. This report looks at these concerns and subsequent policy implications.

Open Science

The OECD is working with member and non-member economies to review policies to promote open science and to assess their impact on research and innovation.