The Interaction Between Finance And Innovation: Implications For Firm Growth And Economic Development
Keywords:
Financial Markets, Financing, Empirical Analysis, Corporate FinanceAbstract
This article examines the relationship between finance and innovation, focusing on how financial markets and institutions influence firms' ability to innovate and how innovation, in turn, influences financial performance and economic growth. Through a review of relevant literature and empirical analysis using data from the global technology industry, we highlight the critical role of venture capital, corporate financing strategies, and financial regulation in driving innovation. The results show that access to capital is a key driver of technological progress, although the type and sources of financing matter in shaping innovation outcomes. We also discuss broader implications for policy and economic development.
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