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According to recent Global Innovation Index reports, innovation performance is largely influenced by:

1. Military alliances
2. Institutional quality and research investment
3. Geographic size
4. Population density

Correct answer: Institutional quality and research investment

Solution

The Global Innovation Index measures innovation capacity using factors such as institutions, human capital, infrastructure, and research and development. Hence, institutional quality and research investment are key drivers of innovation performance.

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