Integration of the Modern Bioeconomy into Macroeconomics (A Scientometric Study)
Keywords:
Bioeconomy, Macroeconomics, Scientometrics, Sustainable Development, BiotechnologiesAbstract
The present study conducts a scientometric analysis of the integration of the modern bioeconomy into macroeconomics, aiming to examine the impacts and complex interactions between biotechnological innovations and macroeconomic variables. This research was carried out using a descriptive and applied approach. The statistical population consisted of 801 articles related to the bioeconomy and macroeconomics indexed in the Scopus database between 2000 and 2025. Data were collected through a systematic and targeted search strategy, including the identification of keywords, their combination using Boolean operators, and data analysis using VOSviewer software. The findings indicated that key terms such as “bioeconomy,” “sustainable development,” and “environmental economics” constitute central concepts within the scientific literature and economic research landscape. The results also demonstrate a strong relationship between the bioeconomy and environmental issues, including climate change and sustainable resource management. Furthermore, the study highlights the critical role of biological innovations and emerging technologies as key drivers of economic growth and sustainable development. Ultimately, this research provides a foundational basis for the formulation of effective and sustainable policies in the bioeconomy domain and emphasizes the necessity of comprehensive and multidimensional approaches to addressing global and local challenges. These findings can assist researchers and policymakers in achieving a deeper understanding of prevailing trends and challenges in this field and in proposing appropriate strategies for improving existing conditions.
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