Abstract:The services sector represents about 70% of developed economies (in terms of employment and value added) and its evolution has contributed significantly to economic growth during the last decade. However, the services have traditionally considered residual sectors and they have not been (not even now) a target for the main R&D and innovation policy support. Contrary to the traditional thoughts, according to the results achieved comparing Canary Islands and Spanish services sector and manufacturing sector, the … Show more
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