OECD Regions at a Glance 2009
This third edition provides the latest comparable data and trends across regions in OECD countries, including a special focus on the spatial dimension for innovation. It relies on the OECD Regional database, the most comprehensive set of statistics at the sub-national level on demography, economic and labour market performance, education, healthcare, environmental outputs and knowledge-based activities comparable among the OECD countries. This publication provides a dynamic link (StatLink) for each graph and map, which directs the user to a web page where the corresponding data are available in Excel®.
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Employment in Knowledge-Oriented Sectors
Knowledge-oriented sectors receive a great deal of attention due to the association with innovative products, new production processes and their impact on productivity, international competitiveness, creation of well-paying jobs and overall economic growth. Individuals employed in knowledge-oriented sectors are often in R&D, increasing scientific knowledge and using it to develop products and production processes; others apply technology in other activities, including the design of equipment, processes, and structures; computer applications; sales, purchasing, and marketing; quality management; and the management of these activities. All these activities are classified into two groups: high-tech manufacturing (HTM) and knowledge-intensive services (KIS).
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