The Impact of Digitalization and Patent on Economic Growth in Romania

Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.57017/jorit.v1.1(1).05

Author(s):

Sayef BAKARI University of Tunis El Manar, Tunisia

Abstract:

The study aims to investigate the impact of patent and digitalization on economic growth in Romania. Our data was retrieved from the World Development Indicators database (World Bank 2021) from the period 1990-2020. Empirical fundings indicated that digitalization and patent have a positive effect on economic growth. From these perspectives, the Romanian authorities should take seriously the patent and the potential of digitalization which can help the economy to be modernised, diversified, and robust to create new jobs and to find new markets and new strategic partners, and new opportunities.

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How to cite:

Bakari, S. (2022). The Impact of Digitalization and Patent on Economic Growth in Romania. Journal of Research, Innovation and Technologies , Volume I, 1(1), 49-61. https://doi.org/10.57017/jorit.v1.1(1).05

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