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Dutch scientists frequently cited Citation impact (2009-2012) Denmark 1.63 Netherlands 1.6 Switzerland 1.56 United Kingdom United States 1.49 1.5 Ireland 1.44 Finland 1.44 Norway 1.42 Sweden Belgium 1.37 1.37 Source: WTI 2 , 2015, data processing: Netherlands Enterprise Agency, 2015. 1,40 1,42 1,44 1,46 1,48 1,50 1,52 1,54 1,56 1,58 1,60 1,62 1,64 The citation impact score is a key indicator of scientific quality. The score refers to the number of times a scientist is cited by other scientists. These citations indicate how much they value each other’s work. The global average citation impact score is ‘1’. Dutch scientists are cited above the global average and claim third place in the world. Furthermore, Dutch scientists score highly for joint publications, which is evidence of the international significance of research taking place in the Netherlands. 78 Human capital and innovation
Refreshing business approach Number of PCT-patent applications (2013) United States 57,239 Japan 43,918 China 21,516 Germany 17,927 South Korea 12,386 France 7,899 United Kingdom 4,865 Switzerland 4,367 Netherlands 4,198 Sweden 3,960 Source: World Intellectual Property Organisation, 2014. 75 85 95 105 115 125 135 145 155 165 175 185 195 205 210213 PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty)-patents are patent applications that are registered with the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO). The Netherlands is well represented in this area and is ranked ninth in the world (fourth in the EU). Patents are in many cases the result of R&D activities which, if successful, can lead to greater labour productivity and an advantage over foreign competitors. This high score means that Dutch industry is an attractive potential partner - one that is innovative, inviting and stimulating. Human capital and innovation 79
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Holland Compared Facts and figures,
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GRONINGEN Groningen Leeuwarden FRIE
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Source: Netherlands Enterprise Agen
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Foreword Often referred to as Holla
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Source: Energising the Future
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Brake on population growth Populati
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One of the most competitive economi
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Source: Hannah Anthonysz/Rotterdam
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Sixth-largest EU economy GDP in the
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High productivity per hour GDP per
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Moderate inflation Average annual i
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Many part-time employees Part-time
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Source: Netherlands Enterprise Agen
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Open economy Dutch exports of goods
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Page 34 and 35: Dutch paints add a touch of colour
Page 36 and 37: Seventh-largest foreign investor in
Page 38 and 39: Source: Netherlands Enterprise Agen
Page 40 and 41: Holland’s ICT Playing Field Metro
Page 42 and 43: 40 HOLLAND DIGITAL GATEWAY
Page 44 and 45: Everyone’s into ICT Most advanced
Page 46 and 47: Leading the field in broadband Numb
Page 52 and 53: Source: Green Chemistry Campus
Page 62 and 63: Source: Enraf-Nonius
Page 70 and 71: Well-educated working population Ed
Page 72 and 73: Fourth most prosperous country Huma
Page 74 and 75: Worldwide innovation index: fifth p
Page 76 and 77: Modest R&D expenditure R&D expendit
Page 78 and 79: Large base of knowledge and researc
Page 82 and 83: Source: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Page 84 and 85: Navigable inland waterways Quality
Page 86 and 87: Third-largest airport in Europe Eur
Page 88 and 89: Source: Hans Kouwenhoven
Page 90 and 91: Effective government Government eff
Page 92 and 93: Moderate level of government debt N
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Page 96 and 97: Other sources of information More d
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Page 100 and 101: Imprint 2015 Edition This publicati
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