Competitiveness in research and development : comparisons and performance Competitiveness in Research and Development includes a unique comparative analysis of R&D and innovation systems of transition and developing economies. It also features a comprehensive and critical survey of international literature on the measurement of R&D and innovation performance 1. Approaches to competitiveness 2. Indicators for measuring competitiveness 3. R&D competitiveness measured 4. Policy conclusions for the transition countries and the developing world 5. The big picture