Advancement of the knowledge society: Comparing Europe, the US and Japan

This report provides results on the advancement indicators of the knowledge-based society for EU countries, enhanced where possible by data from the EU acceding and candidate countries, the US and Japan. It is based on available statistical information and can be used as a starting point in the foresight process. The purpose of the project, which entered its second phase in 2002-2003, was to increase understanding of the drivers of the knowledge society and to anticipate the potential impact on living conditions, working conditions and industrial relations.

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