Openness, outward orientation, trade liberalization, and economic performance in developing countries

Sebastian Edwards

No 191, Policy Research Working Paper Series from The World Bank

Abstract: This paper provides a critical review of the existing empirical literature that deals with the relationship between trade orientation and economic performance. Using a model that avoids the shortcomings of most current measures of trade orientation, the author finds strong support for the hypothesis that, other things being equal, countries with a less distorted external sector grow faster than countries with a more distorted external sector.

Keywords: TF054105-DONOR FUNDED OPERATION ADMINISTRATION FEE INCOME AND EXPENSE ACCOUNT; Economic Theory&Research; Trade Policy; Environmental Economics&Policies; Achieving Shared Growth (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 1989-06-30
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