Innovation and Productivity in Services

✍ Scribed by OECD

• Publisher: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
• Year: 2001
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 153
• Series: OECD Proceedings.
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Services are the driving force in OECD economies, accounting for at least 70% of GNP in many countries. However, their potential contribution is hampered by government policies that were designed for manufacturing industries. This report shows that policies can be adapted to stimulate innovation and boost productivity in service sectors, with economy-wide benefits for employment and growth. Crucial in this regard are policies aimed at promoting the development of human capital/resources and stimulating competition in services within and between countries. Further regulatory reform is essentia.  Read more...

✦ Table of Contents

""CONTENTS""
""Chapter 1. Major Trends and Issues ""
""Chapter 2. Innovation and Productivity in Services: State of the Art ""
""Chapter 3. The Nature of Innovation in Services ""
""Chapter 4. Regulation in Services: OECD Patterns and Economic Implications ""
""Chapter 5. Innovation in Services and the Knowledge Economy the Interface Between Policy Makers and Enterprises: A Business Perspective ""
""Chapter 6. Knowledge and Competitiveness of EU Business Services: Setting Up the Analytical Framework ""
""Chapter 7. Summary of the Issues ""
""Concluding Remarks ""

✦ Subjects

Service industries -- OECD countries;Service industries;Trade and industries;Service industries -- Technological innovations -- OECD countries -- Congresses;Service industries -- Technological innovations -- Australia -- Congresses;Information technology -- Economic aspects -- OECD countries -- Congresses;Information technology -- Economic aspects -- Australia -- Congresses;Business & Economics;Industries