Economic Development of Nanotechnology: A Review of Indicators

Angela Hullmann
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Angela Hullmann: Division for Nano and Converging Sciences and Technologies, Research Directorate-General European Commission (Belgium)

Foresight and STI Governance (Foresight-Russia till No. 3/2015), 2009, vol. 3, issue 1, 30-47

Abstract: The review examines the current state and prospects of development of nanoindustry. It is based on available statistics and forecasts for markets, companies, financial issues, patents and scientific publications related to nanotechnology developments. The most promising areas are revealed. The contribution of nanotechnology to the achievement of EU’s economic and social objectives is discussed. Attention is given to the comparison of EU’s nanoindustry potential with its major competitors - U.S., Japan and emerging nano powers: China, India and Russia. Note: Downloadable document is in Russian.

Keywords: venture funding; nanotechnologies; nanotechnology markets; nanotechnology patents; citing; impact factor (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L00 O38 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
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