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Innovation in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology: Comparing National Innovation Systems at the Sectoral Level

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31-Mar-2006

This publication examines the innovation system in pharmaceutical biotechnology in eight OECD countries. Based on rich evidence, it draws policy recommendations to foster innovation in biopharmaceuticals advocating an integrated policy approach.

Innovation and Knowledge-Intensive Service Activities

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13-Mar-2006

This study shows how knowledge-intensive services activities (KISAs) contribute to the acquisition and growth capabilities of firms and public sector organisations.

Norway 2004 - Tax-benefit country chapter - Benefits and Wages

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03-Mar-2006

The “Country Chapters” provide detailed descriptions of tax and benefit rules in a consistent format across countries, summaries of policy trends, and example calculations of benefit entitlements and tax burdens.

Innovation in Energy Technology: Comparing National Innovation Systems at the Sectoral Level

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24-Feb-2006

This report reviews efforts in nine OECD countries to advance innovation in energy technology, with a particular focus on hydrogen fuel cells. It compares policies and programmes for financing R&D and stimulating market demand for innovative energy technologies.

Balancing health care quality and cost containment: the case of Norway

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22-Feb-2006

Alexandra Bibbee and Flavio Padrini

This paper investigates how further reform of the Norwegian health system can deliver better "value for money".  Economics Department Working Papers 481.

The ageing challenge in Norway: ensuring a sustainable pension and welfare system

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22-Feb-2006

Benoît Bellone and Alexandra Bibbee

This paper investigates necessary reforms to strengthen long term fiscal sustainability in Norway. Economics Department Working Paper 480.

OECD Studies in Risk Management - Norway: Tunnel Safety

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10-Feb-2006

Reza Lahidji; Marit Undseth

The number of tunnels in Norway and its topography make tunnel risk management particularly challenging. The study reviews recent developments in other OECD countries and proposes possible policy responses.

OECD Studies in Risk Management - Norway: Information Security

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10-Feb-2006

Reza Lahidji; Marit Undseth

The development of information and communication technologies has created new opportunities for society, but also new threats and vulnerabilities. The study looks at possible public responses to improve information security.

Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2006: Progress in Responding to the 2005 Policy Priorities - Norway Country Note

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07-Feb-2006

This note, taken from Chapter 2 of Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2006, contains information about the progress in implementing reforms in line with the 2005 priorities for Norway. In addition ...

2004 Discussion Draft: Proposals for Improving Mechanisms for the Resolution of Tax Treaty Disputes

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03-Feb-2006

In the summer of 2004 the Working Group produced a Draft Progress Report that describes three different kinds of proposals for improving dispute resolution: current proposals, proposals for future work, ...