Technological Capacity Index and Innovation Index in Some Emerging Countries

Abstract

This thesis aims to analyze the technological capacity index, and innovation index, in 17 emerging countries. We apply unbalanced panel regression models for the period 2000-2018 using patent for resident as a proxy of innovation variable. The fixed-effects regression model results show that Mobile cellular subscriptions (per 100 people) and Domestic credit to the private sector (% of GDP) are drivers of the technological capacity and innovation in emerging countries.