Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Latin America: Recent Evidence and Challenges

Authors

  • Roberto Álvarez Universidad de Chile
  • Matteo Grazzi Inter-American Development Bank
  • Diana Suárez Universidad Nacional de General Sarmiento (IDEI/UNGS)
  • Sebastian Vergara United Nations

Keywords:

innovation, entrepreneurship, research, Latin America

Abstract

In this paper, we discuss several aspects related to innovation and entrepreneurship in Latin America (LATAM). First, we document how LATAM lags behing high-income economies using various innovation indicators and how heterogeneity is a relevant issue for the region. Then, we review the main research topics related to innovation and entrepreneurship covered by economic academic research focused on the region. Within this context, we summarize the main results and contribution of the selected papers for this special issue.

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2024-06-28 — Updated on 2024-08-01

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Álvarez, R., Grazzi, M., Suárez, D., & Vergara, S. (2024). Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Latin America: Recent Evidence and Challenges. Estudios De Economía, 51(1), pp. 5–17. Retrieved from https://estudiosdeeconomia.uchile.cl/index.php/EDE/article/view/75136 (Original work published June 28, 2024)

Issue

Vol. 51 No. 1 (2024): June

Section

Articles