Bibliometric Analysis of Studies on Economic Complexity Using VOSviewer
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https://doi.org/10.63556/ankad.v10i1.318Keywords:
Economic Complexity, Scientific Mapping, Trade DiversificationAbstract
The concept of economic complexity has become an increasingly popular research area to understand the diversity and development in the production structure of a country or region. Bibliometric analyses in this field reveal the evolution of the subject over time, its basic themes, leading researchers and geographical distribution. Studies show that economic complexity research has increased rapidly, especially since the early 2000s. Initially focused on econometrics and statistics, this field has expanded over time by intersecting with different disciplines such as innovation, international trade, income inequality and sustainable development. Researchers examine the role of economic complexity indices in explaining countries' economic growth potential, resistance to crises and technological advancement. According to bibliometric findings, the idea that countries that produce and export complex products show higher economic performance is a common point in many studies. These analyses constitute an important tool in identifying potential gaps and areas of collaboration for future research. In particular, examining economic complexity at the regional level and investigating its effects in different socio-economic contexts offer fruitful areas for future studies.
Studies on economic complexity were taken from the Web of Science database. 1216 studies accessed from the database were analyzed using the VOSviewer software version 1.6.20.0. This study, being the first bibliometric analysis on economic complexity in Turkey, makes a modest contribution to the field and will serve as a reference source for future studies.
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