Analytical Framework for R&D analysis

Analytical Framework

R&D is a function of (GERD) and (Human resources) 

R&D = f(GERD, HR)

GERD = Goss domestic expenditure on R&D

Units for expenditure:
       National Currency
       2005 Dollars - Constant Prices and PPPs (PPP = Purchasing Power Parity)
       PPP Dollars - Current Prices

What-is-the-difference-between-current-and-constan prices

		financed by	industry
R&D	GERD		government
			other national sources
			abroad
		performed by	business enterprise sector
			higher education sector
			government sector
			private non-profit sector
	Human resources	Total researchers	headcount
			women
			in full time equivalent (FTE)
			in FTE per thousand total employment
		Total R&D personal	in FTE
			in FTE per thousand total employment

Source: OECD, Main Science and Technology Indicators database

See, Frascati Manual 2002