واقع الاقتصاد الرقمي و أثره على النمو الاقتصادي في مجموعة من الدول العربية : دراسة قياسية باستخدام نموذج Panel Data خلال الفترة (2000-2020)‎

Abstract EN

The study aimed to measure the impact of the digital economy on economic growth in a group of Arab countries, during the period (2000-2020), using the panel data model, to measure the relationship between economic growth expressed as per capita GDP as a dependent variable, and indicators of the digital economy as independent variables.

the study sample consisted of 4 Arab countries : the KSA, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman.

the data were estimated using three models : pooled regression, fixed effects, and random effects model.

the results indicated that the fixed effects model is the most suitable for this study.

using the e-views statistical program, the study concluded, as expected, that there is a positive relationship between the percentage of internet users and economic growth.

contrary to what was expected, the study concluded that there is an inverse relationship between economic growth and both fixed broadband subscriptions, and communications & computers to service imports.

the study also found that economic growth was not affected by the number of mobile cellular subscriptions.