مجلة الإبداع
Volume 16, Numéro 2, Pages 5-18
2026-07-01

Assessing The Knowledge-based Economy: Metrics And Analytical Approaches

Authors : Elahcene Rafik . Brek Sami Fouad .

Abstract

This paper aims to investigate the assessment of indicators used to quantify the knowledge economy, adopting an inductive methodology that examines its theoretical underpinnings, key requirements, and obstacles that hinder. It also emphasizes the main metrics employed to evaluate the performance of the knowledge economy. The findings highlight several critical aspects, particularly the contribution of the knowledge economy to the development of human capital through continuous education and skill enhancement, while stressing the importance for governments to establish a supportive environment that recognizes knowledge as a crucial resource for production and a fundamental driver of long-term economic growth and competitiveness.

Keywords

Economy based on knowledge; metrics for the knowledge economy; European index of knowledge economy; Arab index of knowledge economy; World Bank's knowledge economy ranking.