Science and Technology
OECD’s work develops evidence-based policy advice on the contribution of science, technology and innovation to our economies and societies covering a broad range of topics.
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G20 Compendium on Data Access and Sharing Across the Public Sector and with the Private Sector for Public Interest
This OECD Report to G20 Digital Economy Ministers presents practical examples from G20 members on data access and sharing, both across the public sector and between the public and private sectors in the public interest. The report supports G20...
Handbook on Measuring Digital Trade, Second Edition
The Handbook on Measuring Digital Trade sets out a conceptual and measurement framework for digital trade which aligns with the broader standards for macro-economic statistics. It aims to help statistical compilers to address policymakers’ needs for...
Industry concentration in Europe
Concentration – the share of an industry’s output accounted for by its largest firms and a frequently used proxy of competition – has increased in European countries. This paper provides evidence about this development by introducing several...
Defining the geographical level of competition
This paper develops a taxonomy of 151 industries, mainly defined at the 3-digit level, indicating at which geographical level competition takes place. It classifies 40 industries as competing at the domestic level, 85 at the European level, and 26 at...
Multimedia
What role will artificial intelligence (AI) play in the classroom?
Much talk about technology in the 21st century is focused around the advent of a new level of computing: artificial intelligence (AI). No sector will…
Statistics
Main Science and Technology Indicators, Volume 2022 Issue 2
This biannual publication provides a set of indicators that reflect the level and structure of the efforts undertaken by OECD member countries and selected non-member economies in the field of science and technology.
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OECD Policy Responses to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
What are the impacts and consequences of the coronavirus pandemic on our lives and our societies - our healthcare systems, our jobs and education, our businesses, financial markets and economies.