| Abstract: |
In this paper the determinants of ICT export specialization are investigated
with a panel- econometric analysis, which includes 28 countries. ICT exports
are broken down into three broad ICT product groups (electronic data
processing machines, integrated circuits and electronic components, and
telecommunications equipment), and the determinants are examined for each of
the above product categories. Our results indicate that technology factors,
such as Research & Development expenditure and human capital constitute
significant determinants. However, other deterministic factors, related to
more recent trade theories, seem to be relatively more important. |