This paper analyses the relationship between economic growth and funding for research. The econometric analysis show that Gross domestic Expenditure on R&D (GERD) as percentage of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is a important driver of economic growth (R2 adj = 71%) that is measured by GDP per...

Energy metrics is the development of a whole new theoretical framework for the conception and measurement of energy and economic performances, energy efficiency and productivity improvements with important political economy implications consistent with the best use of all natural and economic...