International Innovation Standards and Indexes

The article deals with the OECD standards of innovation activity including Oslo Manual as well as Fraskati Manual and Canberra Manual. Particular attention is paid to the evolution of innovation metrics in 1950-2000. The author summarizes main national systems of innovation metrics including European Innovation Scoreboard and US Periodic Table of Innovation Elements. The principal international innovation ratings are analyzed - Global Innovation Indices (by The Boston Consulting Group and by INSEAD School of Business), innovation part of Global competitiveness Index of World Economic Forum.

types of innovation, OECD manuals on innovation, international innovation standards, innovation metrics, global innovation indexes, European Innovation Scoreboard, US Periodic Table of Innovation Elements