The leading positions are occupied by South Korea, and in all items of the research. The country has the highest indicators in such directions as “patents”, “higher educat, R&D.
It is followed by Japan. The country is included in the list of the strongest ones in such parameters as “patents”, “high-technology companies”, R&D.
Germany, which is good at “patents” and “production”, closes the top three. Affiliated organizations, manufacturing and research and development capacities of the country's largest conglomerates are represented all over the world. Volkswagen, BMW, Daimler motor manufacturers, Bayer, BASF, Henkel Group chemical companies, E.ON and RWE energy companies or Bosch, the Siemens conglomerate are used as an example.
Then it is followed by Finland, which came in top place in such item as “research staff”. At present time, gaming industry has a major impact on development of the economy. About 7,482 people per 1 million people work in scientific sphere of Funland. In America, by comparison, there are 3,979 people per 1 million people.
Such directions as “research staff”, “higher education” and R&D are highly developed in Israel. In addition, the state develops innovation in such sphere as software.
The following is the United State. The country is strong in such a parameter as "high-technology companies." Also, there are a lot of companies in the country that develop innovations and promote economic growth, from Apple to Intel.
Sweden closes the top seven. It is considered one of the best in such parameters as R&D. The country's population accounts for only 9 million people, while Sweden has 50 global companies, among which are ABB, Oriflame, Saab AB, Saab Automobile AB, Volvo Trucks, Ericsson, TELE2 and others.There is a high innovative level in the state, highly-developed infrastructure, excellent state of technology, well-educated staff.
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