The Dynamics between Real Exchange Rate Movements and Trends in Trade Performance: The Case of Ethiopia

Wondemhunegn Ezezew Melesse

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Abstract: Ethiopia’s exchange rate policies have been a bone of contention for concerned economic analysts and commentators alike. This study takes a new look at the record to explore the impact of exchange rate liberalization reforms on export growth in Ethiopia. I employ generalized method of moments estimators (GMM) techniques on time series data for the period 1981-2009. The study does not support the widely held view that exchange rate reforms induce export growth. But world income was found to positively impact Ethiopia’s export receipts over time.

Keywords: Real Exchange Rate; Devaluation; Export Performance (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: A10 B22 C22 F00 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2011-03-04
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