The Role of Economic Growth and Decent Work in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals: Fuzzy Set Approach on OECD Countries
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Aim: This study aimed to examine the impact of economic growth and decent work on the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by OECD member countries.Method: The data obtained from the 2024 Sustainable Development Report, which included the overall SDG scores and the indicator scores related to economic growth and decent work (SDG 8) for 38 OECD member countries, were analyzed using the Fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis (fsQCA) method.Results: Financial inclusion and protection of basic workers’ rights were identified as the most impactful indicators contributing to sustainable development.Conclusion: The study identified the critical factors contributing to sustainable development in OECD countries and provided valuable insights into the areas that countries should prioritize, improve, and support through concrete policy actions.
Authors: Sergen Gürsoy, Nuri Çeliker
Institution: Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat Üniversitesi
Language: English
Topic: Human Rights and Development
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4416625444