Economic complexity thrives with academic freedom

Authors

  • Vitor Castro Loughborough University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17811/ebl.15.2.2026.128-138

Keywords:

Economic Freedom, Academic self-concept, ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY

Abstract

Academic freedom allows the development of new and revolutionary ideas, which are expected to lead to innovation and the creation of diverse, unique and complex products. This study explores that relationship empirically and finds that academic freedom boosts not only economic complexity but also technological and research complexity. Hence, academic freedom is fundamental to enhance the development of a country’s productive capacity.

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Published

24-05-2026

How to Cite

Castro, V. (2026). Economic complexity thrives with academic freedom. Economics and Business Letters, 15(2), 128–138. https://doi.org/10.17811/ebl.15.2.2026.128-138

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 2 (2026): June - Special Issue Selected Papers from ICBESS 2025 (Guest Editor: Toan LD Huynh)

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