Innovations, intellectual protection rights and information technology: an empirical investigation in the MENA region

This paper examines innovation, patents, research and development, intellectual protection, information technology, and other related activities in the Middle East and North Africa regions. The paper primarily focuses on the importance of intellectual property rights, reforms, and information technology in affecting innovation, and finds strong positive associations with regards to quantity as well as the quality of innovations. Additionally, the paper finds support for the role of economic freedom, foreign direct investment, and bank loans in contributing to innovative activities.

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