Research Policy 2006

Knowledge economy measurement: Methods, results and insights from the Malaysian Knowledge Content Study

Philip Shapira¹; Jan Youtie¹; K. Yogeesvaran²; Zakiah Jaafar .²

¹ Georgia Institute of Technology · ² Economic Planning Unit, Prime Minister's Department, 62502 Putrajaya, Malaysia

Abstract

Building on a conceptual model of knowledge content, we discuss the methodology and results of a project to develop sectoral knowledge content measures in Malaysia. Through a survey of over 1800 Malaysian firms in 18 manufacturing and services industries, levels of knowledge content are assessed by sector. Industries vary in their emphasis on specific knowledge content components. Positive associations between technological innovation and at least one knowledge content variable are evident across all but four industries, although generally the results suggest that knowledge-based innovation is modest in Malaysia. Further insights and opportunities for policy from tracking knowledge content are considered.

DOI

10.1016/j.respol.2006.09.015

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