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| Author: | Sciberras, E. |
| Title: | Indicators of technical intensity and international competitiveness : a case for supplementing quantitative data with qualitative studies in research. |
| Journal: | R. and D. Management
1986 : JAN, VOL. 16:1, p. 3-14 |
| Index terms: | TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT R&D EVALUATION COMPETITIVENESS INTERNATIONAL TRADE ECONOMIC INDICATORS |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | All the commonly used indicators of technical intensity of innovation suffer from severe limitations. The paper consists of a critique, as indicators of innovativeness of increase of value-to-weight rations of finished products, R and D expenditure, the number of qualified scientists and engineers employed, patent and licensing activity and the rate and direction of the flow of technology. The limitations can be improved by combining the quantitative research with qualitative in-depth studies of how innovation actually occurs in the economic sector under study. This will contribute to improving both conceptualization of indicators and the value of available statistical data. |
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