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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Korea
Korea has performed exceptionally well over the past decades. Innovation – with the adoption and adaptation of imported technologies – played an important role in its efforts to catch up with the leading OECD economies. However, to maintain its strong productivity performance and move more towards being a technological leader, Korea must address some challenges.
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