This paper investigates 3D printing technology in a broad perspective by having a close look at i... more This paper investigates 3D printing technology in a broad perspective by having a close look at its evolution, current and potential applications, and possible implications in both micro and macro levels. It also discusses existing and possible steps towards reaping the full benefits of this technology. 3D printing can provide valuable opportunities for manufacturing sector as well as in other areas including personal use. While 3D printing promises significant advantages for firms, it also brings about considerable threats for incumbents. Besides, 3D printing may trigger changes in national comparative advantages regarding manufacturing and design activities. By supporting adoption of 3D printing technology, countries can gain new opportunities in a wide range of areas.
This paper investigates the effects of ICT on economic growth in Turkey and other OECD member cou... more This paper investigates the effects of ICT on economic growth in Turkey and other OECD member countries. After discussing the theoretical relationships between ICT usage and economic growth, we test the positive impact of ICT revolution on economic growth econometrically. In the empirical part of the study, we perform panel data analyses by employing data sets that belong to 30 OECD member countries for 1999-2008 period as well as carrying out time series analyses for only Turkey by using data between 1980 and 2009. We find out that ICT usage and production have a positive significant effect on economic growth in OECD case. However, due to some methodological difficulties and insufficiency of critical mass regarding ICT area and complementary physical and social infrastructures in Turkey, we cannot find any significant relationship between ICT and economic growth for Turkish case.
This paper investigates 3D printing technology in a broad perspective by having a close look at i... more This paper investigates 3D printing technology in a broad perspective by having a close look at its evolution, current and potential applications, and possible implications in both micro and macro levels. It also discusses existing and possible steps towards reaping the full benefits of this technology. 3D printing can provide valuable opportunities for manufacturing sector as well as in other areas including personal use. While 3D printing promises significant advantages for firms, it also brings about considerable threats for incumbents. Besides, 3D printing may trigger changes in national comparative advantages regarding manufacturing and design activities. By supporting adoption of 3D printing technology, countries can gain new opportunities in a wide range of areas.
This paper investigates the effects of ICT on economic growth in Turkey and other OECD member cou... more This paper investigates the effects of ICT on economic growth in Turkey and other OECD member countries. After discussing the theoretical relationships between ICT usage and economic growth, we test the positive impact of ICT revolution on economic growth econometrically. In the empirical part of the study, we perform panel data analyses by employing data sets that belong to 30 OECD member countries for 1999-2008 period as well as carrying out time series analyses for only Turkey by using data between 1980 and 2009. We find out that ICT usage and production have a positive significant effect on economic growth in OECD case. However, due to some methodological difficulties and insufficiency of critical mass regarding ICT area and complementary physical and social infrastructures in Turkey, we cannot find any significant relationship between ICT and economic growth for Turkish case.
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