Journal article
The validity of the export-led growth hypothesis: some evidence from the GCC
Abstract
This study investigates the validity of the export-led growth hypothesis (ELG) in five GCC countries, namely, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The study uses an augmented production function and annual time series data over the period 1975-2016. For the estimation of the models, the Johansen cointegration test is employed to test the existence of a long-run relationship between growth and exports. In addition, …
Authors
Kalaitzi AS; Chamberlain TW
Journal
Journal of International Trade & Economic Development, Vol. 30, No. 2, pp. 224–245
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
February 17, 2021
DOI
10.1080/09638199.2020.1813191
ISSN
0963-8199