Specialization and size of technological activities in industrial countries: the analysis of patent data

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The degree of technological specialization of advanced nations is analyzed using patent counts and citations as a gauge. Although data varies from country to country, common factors such as accumulated technological knowledge, increasing international competition and government science and technology policies all indicate levels of specialization. The analysis shows that the level of resources devoted to science and technology is related to a country's degree of specialization.

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Innovation and employment in Italian manufacturing industry

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The impact of technological innovation on the Italian manufacturing industry was examined. Specifically, the effect of process and product innovations on employment was investigated at the firm level. The relationship between employment, technology, structural change and economic growth was also studied at the sectoral level. The results showed that employment is inversely proportional to productivity growth in Italy.

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Measuring technological capabilities at the country level: a survey and a menu for choice

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Several institutions like World Economic Forum, UN Development Program, UN Industrial Development Organization and the RAND Corporation have evolved methods of measuring technological capabilities of a country. A new method for measuring and comparing the technological capabilities of the countries is also presented.

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