The Impact of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) on the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The Example of the "OAPI" Member States in Africa

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• CHAPTER ONE
  • INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
  • PROBLEM STATEMENT
  • HYPOTHESIS
  • RESEARCH QUESTIONS
  • OBJECTIVE OF STUDY
  • SCOPE OF STUDY
• CHAPTER TWO
  • LITERATURE REVIEW
  • ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This study aims to explore the relationship between intellectual property rights (IPR) constraints and economic growth, specifically focusing on the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of OAPI member states in sub-Saharan Africa. It investigates the impact of factors such as technological transfer, research and development, literacy levels, and good governance on economic performance.

• The effect of IPR constraints on GDP growth in OAPI member states.
• The role of technological transfer and research and development in economic development.
• The relationship between foreign direct investment and GDP growth.
• The impact of patenting activity on economic performance.
• Comparative analysis of OAPI member states, emerging economies, and developed economies.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Chapter One: Introduction and Background This chapter introduces the research topic, highlighting the importance of intellectual property rights (IPR) in global trade and economic growth. It discusses the role of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in regulating IPR and examines the relationship between IPR and GDP. The chapter also outlines the study's focus on OAPI member states in sub-Saharan Africa, specifically examining the impact of technology transfer, research and development, and other factors on economic performance. The study's problem statement, hypothesis, research questions, objectives, and scope are presented.
• Chapter Two: Literature Review and Economic Analysis This chapter delves into the existing literature on intellectual property rights (IPR) protection and its impact on economic growth. It explores the role of IPR in international trade and examines the TRIPS agreement and its significance. The chapter also discusses the need for improved IPR levels in developing countries to facilitate technology transfer. Economic analysis is further explored in this chapter, examining the importance of factors such as technology transfer, research and development, and foreign direct investment in economic growth.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This study focuses on intellectual property rights (IPR), economic growth, gross domestic product (GDP), technology transfer, research and development, foreign direct investment, patenting activity, OAPI member states, sub-Saharan Africa, emerging economies, and developed economies.