Saeed Maleki with Cooperation Iranian Geography and Urban Planning Association Journal of Sustainable Urban & Regional Development Studies (JSURDS) 2783-0764 6 1 2025 05 22 The Impact of Information and Communication Technology and the Global Competitiveness Index on Economic Growth of Selected Countries The Impact of Information and Communication Technology and the Global Competitiveness Index on Economic Growth of Selected Countries 283 296 212957 FA Abdulrahim Hashemi Dizaj Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences,University OFMohaghegh Ardabili , Ardabil, Iran 0000-0002-5334-6019 Mohammad Hasanzadeh Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences , University of Mohaghegh Ardabili,, Ardabil, Iran Mojtaba Abdulwahid Brij Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran Journal Article 2024 10 05 Background and Objective: Information and Communication Technology and competitiveness are mentioned as factors affecting economic growth in the last decade. In line with this discussion, the aim of this study is to examine the impact of information and communication technology and the competitiveness index on economic growth of selected developing and developed countries during the study period. Research Methodology: The present study uses an applied approach that combines descriptive and analytical methods to create a complete survey. To facilitate this research, the analysis uses both cross-sectional and panel data methods. Cross-sectional data allows for the examination of variables at a single point in time across multiple subjects. In contrast, panel data includes multiple observations of the same entities over different time periods. It also analyzes panel data through the generalized method of moments. Findings and Conclusions: The findings of this study emphasize the positive and significant relationships between information and communication technology, competitiveness index on GDP in developing and developed countries. In a way that is consistent with the literature on the subject. The findings also indicate that the effect of these two variables is greater in developed countries than in developing countries. Therefore, policymakers should consider the socio-economic factors and unique contexts of their countries to effectively use these dynamics for sustainable and inclusive growth. Background and Objective: Information and Communication Technology and competitiveness are mentioned as factors affecting economic growth in the last decade. In line with this discussion, the aim of this study is to examine the impact of information and communication technology and the competitiveness index on economic growth of selected developing and developed countries during the study period. Research Methodology: The present study uses an applied approach that combines descriptive and analytical methods to create a complete survey. To facilitate this research, the analysis uses both cross-sectional and panel data methods. Cross-sectional data allows for the examination of variables at a single point in time across multiple subjects. In contrast, panel data includes multiple observations of the same entities over different time periods. It also analyzes panel data through the generalized method of moments. Findings and Conclusions: The findings of this study emphasize the positive and significant relationships between information and communication technology, competitiveness index on GDP in developing and developed countries. In a way that is consistent with the literature on the subject. The findings also indicate that the effect of these two variables is greater in developed countries than in developing countries. Therefore, policymakers should consider the socio-economic factors and unique contexts of their countries to effectively use these dynamics for sustainable and inclusive growth.

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