Creation of a database for value added and gross output (sales) according to the KiA classification

Client/Funding Institution

Joint Research Centre (JRC)

Abstract

KiAs (Knowledge-intensive Activities) are defined as economic sectors in which more than 33% of the employed labour force has completed academic-oriented tertiary education. The Commission requested the compilation of a database for the two following series: value added and gross output (sales) according to the KiA classification, for all Member States of the European Union, EFTA countries, and the main competitors of the European Union, including the United States, Japan, Brazil, China and South Korea.

Duration

January 2012 - August 2012

wiiw team Leader

Robert Stehrer

wiiw Staff

Alexandra Bykova, Ronald Hartwig, Monika Schwarzhappel

Countries covered: EU27

Research Areas: Other

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