The impact of research and development output and advanced technology exports on economic growth in Arab countries during the period (1990-2020)

Authors

  • Ben Mouffeki Zine University of Médea, Algeria
  • Abdelbaki Mohamed University of Ziane Achour Djelfa, Algeria

Keywords:

R&D outputs, Advanced technology exports, economic growth

Abstract

This study aimed to measure the impact of R&D outputs and advanced technology exports on the economic growth of a group of Arab countries during the period (1990-2020) using PANEL data, while it was found that there is a positive and significant effect of the scientific publications index on economic growth, and the results also showed a positive and insignificant effect of the advanced technology exports index on economic growth.

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Published

2025-05-10

How to Cite

Ben mouffeki, Z., & Abdelbaki, M. (2025). The impact of research and development output and advanced technology exports on economic growth in Arab countries during the period (1990-2020). International Journal of Economic Perspectives, 19(5), 1894–1911. Retrieved from http://ijeponline.org/index.php/journal/article/view/1013

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 5 (2025)

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