Measuring and Sustaining the New Economy - Report of a Workshop

Sustaining the New Economy will require public policies that remain relevant to the rapid technological changes that characterize it. While data and its timely analysis are key to effective policy-making, we do not yet have adequate statistical images capturing changes in productivity and growth brought about by the information technology revolution. This report on a STEP workshop highlights the need for more information and the challenges faced in measuring the New Economy and sustaining its growth.

Summary

Sustaining the New Economy requires public policies that remain relevant to the technological changes that characterize it. This report on a STEP workshop highlights the need for information and the challenges faced in measuring the New Economy and sustaining its growth.

Product details

• Authors: Technology Board on Science, Board on Science Technology and Economic, Board on Science Technology and Economic Policy, National Academy Of Sciences, National Research Council, Policy And Global Affairs
• Assisted by: Dale W Jorgenson (Editor), Dale W. Jorgenson (Editor), Charles W Wessner (Editor), Charles W. Wessner (Editor)
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 08.03.2002
• EAN: 9780309082983
• ISBN: 978-0-309-08298-3
• No. of pages: 268
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Social sciences, law, business > Business > Individual industrial sectors, branches