Evaluating innovation-driven economic growth: a case of Jordan

Ahmad Fathi Alheet () and Yacoub Hamdan ()
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Ahmad Fathi Alheet: Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan
Yacoub Hamdan: Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan

Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Issues, 2020, vol. 7, issue 3, 1790-1802

Abstract: The aim of the research was to examine the role of innovation in promoting economic growth in Jordan. Innovation is a key factor for businesses and a significant element of growth. However, in the case of promoting economic growth, its significance differs in terms of region and countries. To explore the innovation-growth link, the study adopted a quantitative approach, using Jordan’s macroeconomic data of 18 years (2000-2017). The data was collected from secondary sources using the World Bank database. It was found in the research that the progress in Jordan in relation to technology and innovation does not contribute to GDP growth. Internet penetration in Jordan increased, but GDP saw a persistent decline. However, patent applications (non-residents) has a significant impact on reducing unemployment in the country. Thus, it is recommended to focus more on innovation in the form of promoting patents to reduce unemployment and propel growth in the country.

Keywords: innovation; economic growth; patent applications; internet; unemployment; Jordan (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O31 O47 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.9770/jesi.2020.7.3(23)

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