Economic growth

Question 3

Table 1 shows the gross domestic spending on Research & Development (R&D) as a percentage of GDP and the annual real GDP growth rate for five selected nations.

Table 1: Gross domestic spending on R&D and economic growth

Nation	Gross domestic spending on R&D (% of GDP)	Annual real GDP growth rate (%)
South Africa	0.62	0.9
Italy	1.45	1.2
France	2.20	1.8
Germany	3.14	2.6
South Korea	4.81	3.6

Using Table 1, explain the relationship between gross domestic spending on R&D (as a % of GDP) and the annual real GDP growth rate.

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Economic growth

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Question 3

Table 1 shows the gross domestic spending on Research & Development (R&D) as a percentage of GDP and the annual real GDP growth rate for five selected nations.

Table 1: Gross domestic spending on R&D and economic growth

Nation	Gross domestic spending on R&D (% of GDP)	Annual real GDP growth rate (%)
South Africa	0.62	0.9
Italy	1.45	1.2
France	2.20	1.8
Germany	3.14	2.6
South Korea	4.81	3.6

Using Table 1, explain the relationship between gross domestic spending on R&D (as a % of GDP) and the annual real GDP growth rate.

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Economic growth

Question 3

Table 1: Gross domestic spending on R&D and economic growth

Economic growth Questions

Economic growth

Question 3

Table 1: Gross domestic spending on R&D and economic growth

Economic growth Questions