Abstract

TSHIPAMBA, Ntumbua; RODRIGUEZ SANTIBANEZ, Iliana  and  RUBIO BARRIOS, Julio E.. Legal Framework of Science Policy: The Cases of Korea, United States, Finland and Mexico. Bol. Mex. Der. Comp. [online]. 2012, vol.45, n.134, pp.625-654. ISSN 2448-4873.

This work reviews the legal norms applied to science and technology in four countries, in a comparative analysis. As a first level of analysis, we consider the constitution of the countries analyzed. In a second level, se present national laws. We analyze the scope and relevance of scientific activities; constitutional provisions concerning science and technology; general laws for the educational sector; general laws regarding research and development; and general laws regarding industrial property.

Keywords : science policy; science and technology law; science and technology institutions.