تحليل اثرات فن آوري اطلاعات و ارتباطات و سرمايه گذاري مستقيم خارجي بر رشد فراگير در ايران و كشورهاي در حال توسعه ي منتخب

The effects of information communications technology an‎d foreign direct investment on inclusive growth in Iran an‎d selec‎ted developing countries

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Abstract Modern theories, such as Neo-Schumpeterian an‎d Neoclassical theories, emphasize the role of Information an‎d Communication Technology (ICT) in the production process an‎d economic growth. These theories argue that ICT, as a form of capital, plays an important role in the production process as well as in scientific an‎d skill development. In addition, Modernization Theory emphasizes the role of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in technology transfer an‎d strengthening the economic activities of recipient countries. The inflow of FDI into the host country can contribute to improving production an‎d expan‎ding economic activities. Research has shown that ICT can contribute to development, employment, an‎d productivity; however, the existing evidence for developing countries is not uniform. Therefore, this study examines the effects of ICT an‎d FDI expansion on inclusive growth in Iran an‎d a group of selec‎ted developing countries, using the Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) for model estimation. The results of the empirical estimations using the Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) indicate that the development of Information an‎d Communication Technology, the attraction of Foreign Direct Investment, an‎d the expansion of international trade are among the factors contributing to inclusive growth in the countries under study. In contrast, inflation an‎d economic instability are considered limiting factors for inclusive growth. Based on the findings, greater attention to the development of Information an‎d Communication Technology, attraction of Foreign Direct Investment, expansion of international trade, an‎d the creation of economic stability can be considered as measures toward achieving inclusive growth. Keywords: Foreign direct investment, Inclusive growth, information communications technology, Generalized Method of Moments.

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