Abstract: This contribution studies the technological capabilities of Central and Eastern European (CEE) economies based on priority filings for the period of 1980---2009. From a global perspective, the indicators suggest a division of labour in technological activities among world regions whereby Europe, Latin America and the former USSR are specializing in sectors losing technological dynamism (Chemicals and Mechanical Engineering) while North America, the Middle East (especially Israel) and Asia Pacific are increasingly specializing in Electrical Engi...
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Economic geography
Regional science
Economy