OECD Science, Technology and Industry Outlook 2008

The OECD Science, Technology and Industry Outlook 2008 reviews key trends in science, technology and innovation in OECD countries and a number of major non-member economies including Brazil, Chile, China, Israel, Russia and South Africa. Using the latest available data and indicators, the book examines topics high on the agenda of science and innovation policy makers, including science and innovation performance; trends in national science, technology and innovation policies; and practices to assess the socio-economic impacts of public research. This volume also provides an individual profile of the science and innovation performance of each country in relation to its national context and current policy challenges.
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Greece
In recent years, economic growth has been robust, with significant increases in per capita income. However, Greece remains one of the lowest-income countries in the OECD, with slow employment growth, low labour productivity and weak competitiveness. The challenge is to expand the country’s growth potential and improve productivity, so as to boost employment and quality of life.
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