OECD Main Science and Technology Indicators (MSTI): 2004/2 edition (link)

Paris, 19 Jan 2005

This biannual publication provides a set of indicators that reflect the level and structure of the efforts undertaken by OECD Member countries and eight non-member economies (Argentina, China, Israel, Romania, Russian Federation, Singapore, Slovenia, 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.

Details of coverage (paper edition)

Sample table and charts

ALSO AVAILABLE ON CD-ROM AND ON LINE

The electronic data product provides longer time series: data from 1981 onwards are included. The database is in user-friendly software, beyond 20/20TM for WindowsTM, that allows the user 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).

Main Science and Technology Indicators, both paper and electronic editions, can be purchased through the Online bookshop.

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