Research on Effects of Science & Technology Progress on Shaanxi Economic Development

Based on reviewing and analyzing the situations of Shaanxi science & technology progress and economic development, and researching the concept and connotation of contribution rate of science & technology progress, authors reference data of Shaanxi economy, capitals, and labors from 1978 to 2008 and use the Solow’s residual method to calculate the contribution rate of science & technology progress in Shaanxi province at different periods of time: 1979-1988, 1989-1999, 2000-2008. From the technological point of view, authors propose relevant policies and suggestions for the economic and social sustainable development in Shaanxi province.