Science Research Management ›› 2011, Vol. 32 ›› Issue (6): 18-25.

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Using scale-independent indicators to evaluate the performance of science innovationin China and its international comparison

Gao Xia1,2, Guan Jiancheng3   

  1. 1. School of Economics and Management, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010021, China;
    2. School of Economics and Management, Beihang University, Beijing 100083, China;
    3. School of Management, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
  • Received:2009-09-07 Revised:2010-01-18 Online:2011-06-27 Published:2011-06-14

Abstract: How to reasonably and effectively evaluate the national innovation performance of science has been a major concern for government, research institutions, and academia. By using scale-independent indicators, the performance of science innovation under the influence of scale effects is explored from international perspective. It shows that the increases of GDP, R&D expenditure, etc. have a non-linear impact on the performance of science innovation. Furthermore, the relative performance of the Chinese science innovation system is evaluated, and the relevant policy implication is also concluded.

Key words: scale-independent indicator, science innovation, performance evaluation, international comparison

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