Multidimensional Connectivity : Why the Interplay of International Connections Matters for Knowledge Transfers

[摘要] Globalization has increased exponentially since the mid-twentieth century with the advent shipping containers, digital technologies and air transport. Being well-connected has important implications not only for incomes, but the transfer of ideas and growth enhancing technology. This study finds that being connected to well-connected countries matters for economic growth, but there is complementarity in the various types connections that enhances growth as well. Countries can benefit from: (i) multiple types of economic links (such as trade, investment, migration, and modern telecommunications) that underpin the movement of technologies and ideas; but also, (ii) the quality of connections in terms of knowledge spillovers and the indirect connections made through partners that are well connected. These are both aspects of inter-connectedness that have implications for growth and growth spillovers.

[发布机构] Elsevier

[学科分类] 社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

[关键词] GLOBAL ECONOMY;KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER;GLOBALIZATION;ECONOMIC GROWTH;CONNECTIVITY