La brecha en innovación y tecnología en el Ecuador, en comparación con otros países del continente utilizando el análisis envolvente de datos

Abstract

This thesis intends to define the gap in innovation and technology between Ecuador and the other countries of the continent, for this purpose, the limitations of innovation and technology throughout history are theoretically addressed as a way of approaching the problematic. Subsequently, a brief review of several methodologies used to measure the level of innovation and technology is made. Next, the methodology of the data envelopment analysis is explained and several ideas about the possible causes of the gap are presented.

Then, a model that calculates the gap based on three input and four output indicators is constructed. This model constitutes a first approach that helps a better understanding of the problem and can be used to make decisions that improve the current situation in Ecuador. Finally, several improvements to the model are proposed for future research.