The Effect of Exchange Rates on Trade Balance: An Empirical Study of Morocco

Hicham Sadok (hsadok@hotmail.com)
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Hicham Sadok: Mohamed V University Rabat, Morocco

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Abstract: Objective � This paper aims to examine the relationship between exchange rates and trade balance in Morocco, to investigate whether the Marshall-Lerner condition and J-curve exist. Methodology/Technique � This paper attempts to identify the relationship between the real exchange rate and trade balance in Morocco between 2000 to 2015. Findings � Historically, exchange rates have had a strong impact on foreign trade in Morocco. Novelty � This study concludes that the fluctuation of exchange rates has no notable impact on the rate of foreign trade.

JEL-codes: D51 D59 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 10
Date: 2018-02-13
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Published in Journal of Business and Economics Review, Volume 3, Issue 1

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