The Long-Term Effects of Human Capital on Innovation and Economic Growth in the Countries of the Mena Region

EasyChair Preprint 6091

Abstract

Purpose – Human capital is an important factor for economic innovation and development, however, the long-term impact of human capital on current economic innovation and development, especially in the Mena region, is still unclear. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to investigate the long-term effects of human capital on innovation and economic growth in the countries of the Mena region for the period 2010-2019.

 Design/methodology/approach –The research data was collected from the World Bank website database. Statistical methods and dynamic panel data techniques were used to analyze the data.

Findings –The results of this study showed that human capital has a positive and significant effect on innovation and economic growth in the countries of the Mena region. Also, population density in some age groups (more literate people) has a significant effect on patent rates in MENA member countries.

Keyphrases: Innovation, MENA region, economic growth, human capital

@booklet{EasyChair:6091,
  author    = {Leila Mohammadghader},
  title     = {The Long-Term Effects of Human Capital on Innovation and Economic Growth in the Countries of the Mena Region},
  howpublished = {EasyChair Preprint 6091},
  year      = {EasyChair, 2021}}