The causal relationship between exports, imports and economic growth in Palestine

Fannoun, Zahra'; Hassouneh, Islam

dc.contributor.author	Fannoun, Zahra'
dc.contributor.author	Hassouneh, Islam
dc.date.accessioned	2021-09-28T07:09:33Z
dc.date.accessioned	2022-05-22T08:55:26Z
dc.date.available	2021-09-28T07:09:33Z
dc.date.available	2022-05-22T08:55:26Z
dc.date.issued	2019-03-12
dc.identifier.issn	258-268
dc.identifier.uri	http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/8337
dc.description.abstract	The relationship between exports, imports and economic growth is investigated for the Palestinian economy over the period 2000-2018, using quarterly data. To do so, cointegration test using Johansen's approach as well as vector error correction technique are used. Findings confirm the presence of long-run equilibrium relationship between exports, imports and output growth. Results also support the existence of bidirectional long-run causality between exports, imports and output growth. As for the short-run causality, findings support both the export-led import and the import-led export hypotheses. Further, imports are found to Granger cause economic growth. Policy makers should be aware of the importance of trade to stimulate economic growth.	en_US
dc.publisher	Journal of Reviews on Global Economics	en_US
dc.subject	Exports, imports, economic growth, cointegration, VECM	en_US
dc.title	The causal relationship between exports, imports and economic growth in Palestine	en_US