Science and Technology
OECD’s work develops evidence-based policy advice on the contribution of science, technology and innovation to our economies and societies covering a broad range of topics.
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The Economics of Space Sustainability
Earth's orbits are polluted by more than 100 million debris objects that pose a collision threat to satellites and other spacecraft. The risk of perturbing highly valuable space-based services critical to life on Earth, such as weather monitoring and...
Shaping Norway’s Digital Future
As the pace of technological change accelerates, reaching the digital frontier – and staying there – is increasingly challenging. This report analyses Norway’s digital performance, policies and priorities to inform the development of a new national...
The impact of data portability on user empowerment, innovation, and competition
Data portability enhances access to and sharing of data across digital services and platforms. It can empower users to play a more active role in the re-use of their data and can help stimulate competition and innovation by fostering interoperability...
The OECD Truth Quest Survey
False and misleading content online poses significant risks to the well-being of people and society, but a lack of cross-country comparable evidence persists. This paper contributes to the literature by presenting the OECD Truth Quest Survey...
Multimedia
What role will artificial intelligence (AI) play in the classroom?
Much talk about technology in the 21st century is focused around the advent of a new level of computing: artificial intelligence (AI). No sector will…
Statistics
Main Science and Technology Indicators, Volume 2022 Issue 2
This biannual publication provides a set of indicators that reflect the level and structure of the efforts undertaken by OECD member countries and selected non-member economies in the field of science and technology.
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OECD Policy Responses to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
What are the impacts and consequences of the coronavirus pandemic on our lives and our societies - our healthcare systems, our jobs and education, our businesses, financial markets and economies.