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Are Knowledge Workers Found Only in High-technology Industries?

Articles and reports: 11-622-M2004005
Description:

This study explores the information and communications technology (ICT) industries and science-based industries of Canada's knowledge economy.

no: 5
Issue Number: 2004005
Author(s): Beckstead, Des; Gellatly, Guy
Main Product: The Canadian Economy in Transition
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PDF May 28, 2004

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Subjects

  • Digital economy and society
      Information and communications technology sector
    • Science and technology
        Human resources in science and technology
      • Labour
          Employment and unemployment
          • Employment by occupation, industry or sector

      Keywords

      • Analytical products
      • Business sector
      • Business service industries
      • Computer programmers
      • Computer scientists
      • Economic growth
      • Engineers
      • Financial service industries
      • High technology
      • High technology industries
      • Human capital
      • Industries
      • Information and communication technologies
      • Knowledge workers
      • Knowledge-based economy
      • Lawyers
      • Librarians
      • Managers
      • Medical specialists
      • Performing artists
      • Physicians
      • Research
      • Scientific and technical services
      • Technological innovations
      • Type of work
      • University graduates
      • Women
      Date modified:
      2026-02-11

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