Determinants of R&D Investment Decision in Turkey

In this study, we investigate the determinants of research and development (R&D) decision in Turkey for 2008 and 2013. For this purpose, World Bank Enterprise Survey data sets are used. This study is the first attempt to investigate the determinants of R&D decision made by a firms in micro-data level in Turkey. In the study, Generalized Linear Mixed Model for Complex Survey Design approach is used since this approach provides advantages of multilevel analysis and survey design. Estimation findings demonstrate us that sales, susidy, share of foreign ownership, competition incentive, scale of enterprise, domestic and foreign trade shares are very important factors to influence probability of invesment on R&D. Public policies which take into account these factors would be invaluable for growth and development of Turkish Economy.