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A Study on the Changing Landscape of Global Science and Technology Knowledge Networks in the G20 Nations

  • Korean Society and Public Administration
  • Abbr : KSPA
  • 2013, 23(4), pp.55-80
  • Publisher : Seoul Association For Public Administration
  • Research Area : Social Science > Public Administration

Hong, HeungDeug 1

1강원대학교

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ABSTRACT

This study examines changes in the landscape of global science and technology (S&T) knowledge networks and their characteristics through focusing on the G20 nations. Using a range of articles and patents from the past 20 years, the changing emphasis given to knowledge production in the G20 nations is analyzed on the basis of R&D investment, activity and output indices and application structure. The findings suggest that a new landscape of activity regarding global S&T innovation is being formed. In particular, after the 2008 financial crisis, the global economic order has altered and knowledge based society has changed rapidly due to both increased knowledge and labor mobility. Currently, the importance of global S&T knowledge flows in G7 nations appears to be decreasing due to the increasing role of newly industrialized countries such as China, India, and Brazil, along with small but strong countries including Korea and states in northern Europe. It is suggested that these changes in the flow of global knowledge will be reflected in future global economic flows.

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This paper was written with support from the National Research Foundation of Korea.