The dynamic impact of tariff liberalisation between the European and Maghreb Unions: an empirical analysis

This article estimates the dynamic effects of the free trade area between the European Union (EU) and the Arab Maghreb Union (AMU), which is set to be completed by the year 2010. The application of a balance of payments Constrained Growth Model to annual data on Algerian imports quantifies significa...

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Published inThe journal of North African studies Vol. 4; no. 4; pp. 51 - 60
Main Author Testas, Abdelaziz
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Taylor & Francis Group 01.12.1999
Subjects
Africa
African studies
Algeria
Economic analysis
Europe
European Union
Exports
Free trade
Imports
North Africa
Tariffs
Trade
Trade liberalization
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Summary:This article estimates the dynamic effects of the free trade area between the European Union (EU) and the Arab Maghreb Union (AMU), which is set to be completed by the year 2010. The application of a balance of payments Constrained Growth Model to annual data on Algerian imports quantifies significant growth effects. In the long run, the country's GDP growth rate is estimated to be almost seven times higher under free trade.
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ISSN:1362-9387
1743-9345
DOI:10.1080/13629389908718379