Trade intensity, net export, and economic growth

Pak Hung Mo*

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    Abstract

    Many studies suggest the positive causal effects of trade on productivity and growth. However, controversies are still prevalent among vast empirical studies on the issue. In this paper, I propose a standard empirical framework for investigating GDP growth and apply the framework to estimate the growth effects and transmission channels of per capita trade. Based on prior information, theoretical reasoning, and various empirical evidences, I conclude that international trade has positive independent effects on economic performance. A 1% increase in per capita trade raises the equilibrium GDP growth by 0.29%.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)563-576
    Number of pages14
    JournalReview of Development Economics
    Volume14
    Issue number3
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Aug 2010

    Scopus Subject Areas

    • Geography, Planning and Development
    • Development

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