| Data Dictionary: | World Development Indicators 2013 |
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| Data Source: | Social Explorer; The World Bank |
Data set: Original Tables (ORG)
| Table: | WDI14. Science and Technology [6] |
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| Excerpt from: | Social Explorer; World Development Indicators 2013: Technical Documentation |
| World development Indicators: Technical Documentation -> Definitions by Topic -> Science & Technology |
Technological innovation, often fueled by governments, drives industrial growth and helps raise living standards. Data here aims to shed light on countries technology base: research and development, scientific and technical journal articles, high-technology exports, royalty and license fees, and patents and trademarks. Sources include the UNESCO Institute for Statistics, the U.S. National Science Board, the UN Statistics Division, the International Monetary Fund, and the World Intellectual Property Organization.
