Impacto de la Esperanza de Vida, Mortalidad y Calidad del Aire en la Innovación Global

Abstract

In this study, the influence of life expectancy, mortality rate, and air quality on global innovation was analyzed. The general objective of the study was to assess how these factors affect global innovation capacity. To achieve this, the methodology involved gathering statistical data from 10 countries across different continents. Econometric methods with functional form models were employed to estimate the elasticities and marginal impacts of the selected variables on each country's innovation index. The results showed that higher life expectancy is positively associated with innovative capacity, whereas high mortality rates and elevated levels of air pollution have a significant negative effect. Life expectancy encourages investment in education and vocational training, creating a favorable environment for innovation. In contrast, high mortality and air pollution reduce cognitive capacity and divert resources that could otherwise be allocated to research and development. The main conclusions drawn from the study indicate that improving public health and air quality can be an effective strategy for promoting innovation in countries. These findings underscore the importance of comprehensive policies that consider both direct and indirect determinants of innovation capacity to foster economic growth and social well-being