The impact of knowledge on the exports diversification a comparative study between rentier countries and non-rentier countries over the period 2008-2018

The aim of this study is to analyze the knowledge impact on the exportations diversification by comparing two samples of the rentier and non-rentier states, and using the generalized moments method of Panel data. As a result, there is a significant impact of training and creativity in the two samples, the variables of education quality and transfer technology, throughout the foreign investments, have just impacted the rentier state's economy. Due to its advanced creativity, knowledge has more impact on the exportations diversification in the non-rentier states than in the rentier ones