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Research publications and economic growth: evidence from cross-country regressions

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  • Jang C. Jin
  • Lawrence Jin

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The effects of the quality of tertiary education on economic growth have been examined across countries. Professors’ research publication is used as a proxy for the quality of education at the university level. Research outputs in basic science and engineering are found to have a positive and significant effect on economic growth. Economics and business research also have immediate growth effects although the effects are a bit smaller. The results are, in general, consistent with the findings in the growth literature. The convergence hypothesis is also supported by the data.

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  • Jang C. Jin & Lawrence Jin, 2013. "Research publications and economic growth: evidence from cross-country regressions," Applied Economics, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 45(8), pages 983-990, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:applec:45:y:2013:i:8:p:983-990
    DOI: 10.1080/00036846.2011.613785
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