ICT Exports of IRAN and Middle East Countries

Abstract

This paper analyzes the ICT exports of Middle East countries and Iran. Revealed comparative advantage (RCA) in ICT exports for each country of the Middle East were computed using the Balassa index. The resulting numerical ratio for each country as reflected in the computed Balassa index indicated the ICT export strength of each Middle Eastern country in terms of the combined exports of the region. Results revealed that Iran and Middle Eastern countries have a low comparative advantage in terms of ICT exportation.