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This paper explores the use of R & D, patent and educational data as technology indicators. Based on Swedish data, we compare what these indicators tell us about (a) the distribution of innovative activity between large and small firms and (b) the technological competence of a set of firms. We conclude that R & D data probably not only overstate the concentration of technological activities...
The aim of this paper is to introduce a new indicator of technological activity, educational statistics. A set of important phenomena can be described and analysed with the help of this indicator. These include the diffusion of a new generic technology through an economy and the evolution of the technology base of firms and industries. The usefulness of this indicator is illustrated with a few...