R&D expenditure and its macroeconomic effects: A comparative study of Israel and South Caucasus countries
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DOIhttp://dx.doi.org/10.21511/pmf.13(2).2024.05
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Article InfoVolume 13 2024, Issue #2, pp. 44-55
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The impact of research and development (R&D) expenditure is crucial for understanding contemporary economic development strategies. This study investigates the relationship between R&D spending as a percentage of GDP and economic growth, focusing on the South Caucasus countries (Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Armenia) and Israel, which is notable for its substantial R&D expenditure (5.71% of GDP in 2020). The objective is to evaluate the impact of R&D expenditure on economic development through the application of rigorous empirical methods. By employing a quantitative approach, this study aims to offer a detailed analysis of the impact of R&D investment on economic growth across various countries. Ordinary least squares (OLS) regression analyzes the association between R&D expenditure and GDP levels. Granger causality tests are utilized to investigate the causal relationships. The results demonstrate a significant positive relationship between R&D expenditure and GDP across all studied countries. Furthermore, the analysis reveals that GDP growth stimulates increased R&D investments in Azerbaijan and Armenia, as evidenced by Granger causality tests. To sum up, this paper underscores the critical role of R&D spending in driving economic development and highlights the necessity for policy initiatives focused on strengthening R&D frameworks.
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JEL Classification (Paper profile tab)A12, I25, I28, O32
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References37
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Tables5
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Figures3
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- Figure 1. Share of R&D expenses in GDP
- Figure 2. R&D expenses per capita
- Figure 3. Distinct correlation trend between R&D expenditure and unemployment rate
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- Table 1. Brief overview of studies on R&D and economic development
- Table 2. Time series unit route test
- Table 3. The results of the least squares method
- Table 4. Effects of the logarithm of R&D expenditure on the logarithm of GDP per capita
- Table 5. Granger causality relationship between LNRD and LNGDPPC
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