IMF: Why research and development is a crucial part of economic growth

Analysis suggests that the composition of R&D matters for growth. Image: Unsplash/Lucas Vasques
Philip Barrett
Economist, IMF’s Research Department
Diaa Noureldin
Economist in the World Economic Studies Division, IMF’s Research Department
Jean-Marc Natal
Deputy Chief in the World Economic Studies Division, IMF’s Research Department
Niels-Jakob Hansen
Economist in the World Economic Studies Division, IMF’s Research Department
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