Abstract

Economic complexity is defined as a concept that symbolizes the more sophisticated production of countries. The inclusion of productive knowledge as an important input in the production process makes a significant contribution to the product diversity of countries. At this point, economic complexity interacts with various indicators that symbolize prosperity in the country. In this study, the examination of the relationship between economic complexity and expected life expectancy, which has not been widely researched in the field literature, is analysed using current econometric methods and the data of the years 1995-2020. Using Fractional Frequency Fourier-ADL Cointegration Test, cointegration examination is carried out and causality is examined using Fractional Frequency Fourier Toda-Yamamoto Causality Test. it has been revealed that there exists a cointegration relationship. In the causality analysis, it is determined that there is a one-way causality from economic complexity to life expectancy. In addition, bidirectional causality is found between life expectancy and GDP per capita. As for the result of the estimation, it is determined that economic complexity positively affects life expectancy.