Economic growth and openness in Africa: What is the empirical relationship?

• Published in: Applied economics letters Vol. 19; no. 18; pp. 1903 - 1907
• Main Authors: Chang, Ching-Cheng, Mendy, Michael
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Taylor & Francis 01.12.2012; Routledge; Taylor and Francis Journals
• Series: Applied Economics Letters
• Subjects: Africa; Econometrics; Economic growth; Foreign aid; Foreign direct investment; Gross domestic product; openness; Transparency

This study examines the effects of trade policies on economic growth in Africa. The econometric methodology follows the cross-country studies by Barro ( 1991 ) and Kandiero and Chitiga ( 2003 ) with empirical application to a panel of 36 African countries observed over the period 1980 to 2009. Panel...