The Impact of Information and Communication Technology on Economic Growth: A Meta-Analysis

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) affects various aspects of human life, including economic growth as the most important macroeconomic variable and other aspects of human life, this study uses the meta-analysis and considers different features and patterns of economic growth studies. (ICT) as well as the specialized metrics. The data was analyzed using a six-step meta-analysis method. The initial 54 articles in the internal databases was finally limited to 17 studies after the determined exclusion criteria. Then the data was converted to common matrix and entered into STATA software and comprehensive meta-analysis software (CAM2). Then their effect size was calculated. The results showed that the effect of ICT on economic growth was significant, positive and high. It was also stronger in developed countries than in developing countries. There were also other moderating variables such as labor force, foreign investment and gross domestic capital. Therefore, ICT economic policies can be considered as a multidimensional issue and its successful implementation requires more attention.