Sti Science Technology Industry Review N°15

Abstract

The articles presented in this special issue of the STI Review are part of the overall OECD effort to analyse, understand and develop policies to reduce unemployment. They were presented in earlier versions at the Helsinki Confrerence on Technology, Innovation Policy and Emplyment. Together they show that even it the impact of technology on some jobs and skills is negative, the capability of firms, regions and national systems to innovate and to absorb new technology is crucial for the creation and viability of high quality jobs. They also show, however, that there is a need for widespread social and organisational change if the potential benefits of the new technologies, especially information technologies, are to be reaped.