Trésor-Economics No. 50 - The economic impact of the 2008 research tax credit reform (Crédit d'Impôt Recherche)
In so-called knowledge-based economies, both research and development (R&D) and innovation are essential to growth and competitiveness. In this respect, France does not appear to be investing enough in R&D activity. With R&D spending at 2.1% of GDP, France ranks in the middle of the league table, above the European average but well below Germany, the Scandinavian countries, the United States and J... Lire la suite