REGIONAL ANALYSIS OF IMPACT OF EMPLOYMENT ON INEQUALITY AND GROWTH IN INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY INTENSIVE SECTORS

Abstract

Purpose- The aim of this study is to analyse the impact of qualified labour force in information and technology intensive sectors both on inequality and growth at the regional level.

Methodology- The impact of employment in the knowledge and technology intensive sectors on regional growth and regional inequality is analysed with fixed effect model. Data range is between 2008 and 2015 at level 1 for Turkey

Findings- According to the results of the analysis, technology-oriented human capital is positively influencing growth. In addition, there is a positive correlation between public spending and employment rates and growth. There is no significant relationship between migration, import-export data and growth. In relation to human capital and inequality, human capital increases regional inequalities. But public expenditures reduce regional disparities. On the other hand there is no statistically significant relation between export and import data and regional inequality.

Conclusion- The results of the study show that qualified labour force in the information and technology intensive sectors increases both regional growth and regional inequality.

Keywords

• Technology,human capital,qualified labour force,regional ınequality,regional growth

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