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R&D in full-time equivalents (FTE)
R&D in full-time equivalents refers to the amount of time spent on R&D work during one year of full-time work (approx. 35 hours per week), allowing for 4-6 weeks of holidays.
R&D work done outside normal working hours is taken into account in calculating R&D in full-time equivalents, provided it is remunerated.
Statistics using the definition
Validity of the definition
- 1 January 1900 - 31 December 2015
Source organisation
- OECD
R&D on full-time equivalents refers to the amount of time spent on R&D work during one year of full-time work (including holidays).
Statistics using the definition
Validity of the definition
- Valid
Source organisation
- Tilastokeskus
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