High tech indicators: technology-based competitiveness of 33 nations

Any opinions, findings, and conclusions expressed in this report are those of the project team and do not necessarily express those of, or agreement by, NSF. Database construction was supported in part by the National Science Foundation. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions expressed in this report are those of the project team and do not necessarily express those of, or agreement by, NSF. 2 Executive Summary This report presents the traditional Georgia Tech High Tech Indicators (" HTI ") for 2007. These compare 33 countries on a present competitiveness indicator, Technological Standing. We also provide four leading indicators – National Orientation, Socioeconomic Infrastructure, Technological Infrastructure, and Productive Capacity – that point toward future competitiveness prospects. We don't strive to report HTI findings here, other than to note that China has replaced the USA at the top on Technological Standing. This reflects certain peculiarities of HTI, but more importantly, an astounding rise over the past 15 years. Database construction was supported in part by the National Science Foundation. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions expressed in this report are those of the project team and do not necessarily express those of, or agreement by, NSF.