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Defining and measuring innovation in all sectors of the economy

Fred Gault1,2

1 Tshwane University of Technology · 2 United Nations University – Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology

Research Policy 2018 open access

This paper combines general definitions of innovation applicable in all economic sectors with a systems approach, to develop a conceptual framework for the statistical measurement of innovation. The resulting indicators can be used for monitoring and evaluation of innovation policies that have been implemented, as well as for international comparisons. The extension of harmonised innovation measurement to all economic sectors has implications for innovation research and for policy learning.

DOI
10.1016/j.respol.2018.01.007
Volume
47 (3)
Pages
617-622
Language
en
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