The Nexus Relationship between Exports and Government size Dynamic Panel Evidence from the MENA Region

Mahmoud Sabra

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Abstract: " Objective - This article aims to detect empirically, the nexus relationship between exports and government size in seven middle-income MENA countries, namely, Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, and Tunisia, from 2000 to 2019. Methodology/Technique - This article employs two econometric techniques, simultaneous equations using OLS, and recent Dynamic Panel Data system analysis. Findings - Article results show a significant and robust negative association between exports and government size that indicates the need for government adoption of a series of policies for exports promotion strategies and likewise, openness can increase both variables. Growth and FDI increase exports and decrease government size, while ODA decreases exports and increases government size with Inflation-decreasing exports. Novelty - This article shines a light on the expanded government size capable of hindering growth and exports through the adoption of unfavourable policies to support the private sector, growth, and exports. Ultimately, this determines whether government policies are favourable or not. Type of Paper - Empirical"

Keywords: Exports; Government size; MENA; GMM DPD system (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C33 F14 H11 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 11
Date: 2021-09-30
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Published inJournal of Business and Economics Review, Volume 6, Issue2

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DOI: 10.35609/jber.2021.6.2(5)

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