Dynamic Patterns of Knowledge Capabilities: A Comparative Analysis among OECD and G20

This article made a fresh attempt to deduce a consensus on definition of knowledge per se and valid measurements for it, thereby providing better understanding the advanced knowledge-based economy. By reviewing literatures, we identified the conceptual approach to the phenomenon of technology convergence was identical to that of knowledge evolution. With two - persistence and diversity - dimensions, the dynamic patterns of knowledge utilization of OECD and G20 nations are explained during 1991-2015. The results indicate the existence of four knowledge groups characterized by markedly different degrees of development from the technology perspective. Most highly industrialized nations such as Untied States, Germany, and Korea have maintained their knowledge utilization capabilities in high levels. On the contrary, developing countries such as Indonesia, Mexico, and Czech Republic have struggled to develop the depth of knowledge. The value of suggested indicators for knowledge utilization capabilities for guiding public policy and cooperative strategy finally discussed.