“Dynamic Effects of Migrant Remittances on Growth: An Econometric Model with an Application to Mediterranean Countries”. Discussion Paper, No. 74, KEPE, Athens, 2002

Nicholas Glytsos ()

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Abstract: This paper builds a Keynesian type econometric model with a dynamic perspective and a sound theoretical basis, for investigating the impact of remittances on consumption, investment, imports and output. It estimates short and long-run multiplier effects of exogenous shocks of remittances, with data from five Mediterranean countries. The analysis reveals a uniform country performance of instability and uncertainty, with great temporal and inter-country fluctuations of remittance effects. The findings point to different inter-country priorities of remittance spending and to an asymmetric impact of remittance changes, in the sense that the good done to growth by rising remittances is not as great as the bad done by falling remittances.

Keywords: Keywords: Migration; Remittances; Growth; Dynamic Model; Mediterranean Countries (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: F22 O11 O19 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
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Date: 2005-05-14
Note: Type of Document - doc; pages: 40
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