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The scientific wealth of European nations: Taking effectiveness into account

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In this study we continue the application of Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of the R&D effort of European countries. We use GDP, active population and R&D expenditure as inputs, and publications and patents as outputs. Being effective means that, in order to obtain a maximum efficiency score countries are forced to perform on every output goal. A discussion of each country's performance and a comparison with May'sScience results concludes our analysis.

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  1. K.U. Leuven, Centre for Economic Studies (CES), Naamsestraat 69, B-3000, Leuven, (Belgium)

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  2. KHBO, Zeedijk 101, B-8400, Oostende, Belgium

    R. Rousseau

  3. LUC, Universitaire Campus, B-3590, Diepenbeek, (Belgium)

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Rousseau, S., Rousseau, R. The scientific wealth of European nations: Taking effectiveness into account. Scientometrics 42, 75–87 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02465013

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