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DefinitionIn the context of R&D statistics, the rest of the world (formerly referred to as ‘Abroad’) includes:• All institutions and individuals without a location, place of production or...
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DefinitionOriginal investigation undertaken in order to acquire new knowledge. It is, however, directed primarily towards a specific practical aim or objective.Data sourceR&D surveys.Source...
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DefinitionBasic research is experimental or theoretical work undertaken primarily to acquire new knowledge of the underlying foundations of phenomena and observable facts, without any particular...
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DefinitionBusiness enterprise expenditure on R&D (BERD) represents the component of GERD incurred by units belonging to the Business enterprise sector (see the definition of Business enterprise...
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DefinitionCapital R&D expenditures are the annual gross amount paid for the acquisition of fixed assets that are used repeatedly or continuously in the performance of R&D for more than one...
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DefinitionCurrent R&D expenditures are composed of labour costs and other current costs (including for external R&D personnel) used in R&D. Services and items (including equipment) used...
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DefinitionExperimental development is systematic work, drawing on knowledge gained from research and practical experience and producing additional knowledge, which is directed to producing new...
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DefinitionExtramural R&D is any R&D performed outside of the statistical unit about which information is being reported; its “funds for extramural R&D” should include only internal funds...

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