Analysis of The Impacts of R&D Expenditures on Export (An ARDL Bounds Test for Turkey, 2000-2023 Period)

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Purpose – Main aim in this study is to determine whether R&D activity has an effect on exports and high-technology exports in Turkey, and to determine its level of effect. In this context, the conceptual framework is presented in the first part of the study, and the interaction between R&D (R&D) activities and exports is examined both theoretically and through literature review. Design/Methodology/approach – R&D-export relationship is investigated for the period 2000-2023 in Turkey, using the ARDL Boundary Analysis method, following the Augmented Dick&Fulley and Philips-Perron Unit root tests. Findings – The results obtained from the research show that there is a positive and significant interaction between R&D expenditures and exports in Turkey during the period examined, and a positive but weak interaction between high-technology exports. Discussion – The research tested the level of impact of R&D activities on exports in Turkey. Studies in this area are not sufficient. However, it is seen that there is a close connection between exports and R&D both in theory and in practice all over the world. According to this research results, It can say that the increase of R&D activity in the country, the increase in both general exports and high-technology exports will be affected positively.