I realize that the definition of the term high tech cuts across a lot of domains, and can become a bit fuzzy. But let's include things like telecom in there, and not things like construction. Does anyone have a ballpark estimate? This is my first time using Yahoo Answers. Thanks!!
2006-12-07 06:24:56 · 4 answers · asked by Robert K 1 in Social Science ➔ Economics
See for yourself. BEA compiles data on U.S. GDP by industry:
http://www.bea.gov/bea/industry/gpotables/gpo_action.cfm?anon=2034&table_id=17292&format_type=0
They also estimate the combined contribution to GDP of "information-communications-technology-producing industries" (which in their definition include computer and electronic products; publishing industries, including software publishers; information and data processing services; and computer systems design and related services)...
2006-12-07 08:00:02 · answer #1 · answered by NC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would compare the total capitalization of the Nasdaq to the total capitalization of all other stocks exchanges to have a little idea... Adding the GDP of every branches of industry will be time consuming and hasardous.. Having said that there are some statistics from the OECD in Paris that tells you that in..1995 the ratio was 15% in the US, 14% in Japan, 10% in France and 12% in China. I guess that today China is higher than US.
2006-12-07 16:09:14 · answer #2 · answered by Mimi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You want to put an exact number on a completely subjective assessment? If you start your fire by rubbing sticks together, a chunk of flint is "high tech." There's something in the psyche that makes "50%" sound different from "as often as not," but your answer is, like beauty, entirely in the eye of the beholder.
2006-12-07 14:40:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
us 13%(global)87%
2006-12-07 14:27:49 · answer #4 · answered by LARRY H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋