Main Science and Technology Indicators 1990. Volume 2

Abstract

The Scientific, Technological and Industrial Indicators Division of the OECD's Directorate for Science, Technology and Industry compiles a wide range of statistics on these subjects. The quarterly Indicatars o/ Industrial Activity gives an overall view of the most recent short-term trends in diflerent industrial sectors for each OECD Member country. More detailed annual data are given in Industrial Structure Statistics. A statistical yearbook is also published for the Pulp and Paper Industry. A bi-annual compilation of figures on the R&D system and measures of the output of 5&T activities is produced under the title Main Seience and Technolagy Indicators. The reports OECD Science and Technology Indicatars, published every two years, provide in-depth analysis of structures and trends shown by a range of 5&T indicators, supported by detailed statistical tables and graphs. The STI Indicators Newsletter is a biannual bulletin containing a set of brief articles on statistical topics of current interest. Output from the DSTI's computerised statistical databases is both available as printed publications, and in computerreadable form such as magnetic tapes and microcomputer diskettes.