japan most innovative

Japan Most Innovative Country, Study Finds PUB. DATE July 2007 SOURCE Research Technology Management;Jul/Aug2007, Vol. 50 Issue 4, p9 SOURCE TYPE Academic Journal DOC. TYPE Article ABSTRACT The article focuses on a report form the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) that shows that Japan is the most innovative country. The EIU used a methodology, involving patent citations, in ranking 82 economies based on their level of innovation in 2002 to 2006. Also cited are the goals of the study, including the analysis of the significance of innovation. One of the key findings says that innovation has a beneficial effect on both national economic growth and on corporate performance.