scholarly journals Analysis of the Effect of the European Debt Crisis on the Saudi Arabian Economy

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-85
Author(s):  
Noureddine Benlagha ◽  
Lanouar Charfeddine
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Exchange Rate ◽  
Inflation Rate ◽  
Debt Crisis ◽  
Real Effective Exchange Rate ◽  
Effective Exchange ◽  
European Debt Crisis ◽  
Effective Exchange Rate ◽  
The Impact

This paper investigates the economic impact of the 2009 European debt crisis on Saudi Arabia’s real economy from 2004 Q2 to 2014 Q2 using a structural vector autoregressive model (SVAR). The results of the impulse response functions obtained from the aggregated data show that the shock to European imports from Saudi Arabia had a significant impact on the real effective exchange rate, inflation rate, and economic growth that lasted for three periods. Moreover, the variance decomposition analysis shows that Europe’s imports from Saudi Arabia explain approximately 20% of the variance of the Saudi real effective exchange rate and real economic growth, 10% of the interest rate variability, and only 5% of the inflation rate variance. The results of the individual country analysis show that the impact of shocks to imports from all European countries had an instantaneous impact, except for France and Spain, where the impact on the economic growth was significant in the second and sixth periods respectively. The results suggest that Saudi Arabian policymakers should continue the process of export diversification in order to reduce its dependence on this region.

scholarly journals THE IMPACT OF EXCHANGE RATE ON ECONOMIC GROWTH IN ALGERIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Touitou ◽  
Yacine Laib ◽  
Ahmed Boudeghdegh
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Exchange Rate ◽  
Real Effective Exchange Rate ◽  
Vector Autoregressive ◽  
The Real ◽  
Effective Exchange ◽  
The Exchange Rate ◽  
Effective Exchange Rate ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Growth Economic

The transmission of changes in the exchange rate to macroeconomic performance has led to debates about their impact, particularly on growth economic. Many economists consider the exchange rate as a transmission channel of economic policy for open economies. This article focuses to determining empirically the impact of the exchange rate on economic growth. For this, we will adopt an approach in terms of the vector autoregressive model (VAR) with four variables namely, the real effective exchange rate, economic growth, financial development with credit indicators and finally the money supply. The empirical results allow us to confirm our theoretical expectations that decline in the real effective exchange rate of the dinar increases the growth economy through public spending for consumption and is stimulated by oil taxation.

scholarly journals Real exchange rate behaviour and economic growth: evidence from Sierra Leone

2011 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abu Tarawalie
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Exchange Rate ◽  
Real Exchange Rate ◽  
Sierra Leone ◽  
Real Effective Exchange Rate ◽  
Causality Test ◽  
The Real ◽  
Effective Exchange ◽  
Effective Exchange Rate ◽  
The Impact

The main focus of this paper is to examine the impact of the real effective exchange rate on economic growth in Sierra Leone. First an analytical framework is developed to identify the determinants of the real effective exchange rate. Using quarterly data and employing recent econometric techniques, the relationship between the real effective exchange rate and economic growth is then investigated. A bivariate Granger causality test was also employed as part of the methodology to examine the causal relationship between the real exchange rate and economic growth. The empirical results suggest that the real effective exchange rate correlates positively with economic growth, with a statistically significant coefficient. The results also indicate that monetary policy is relatively more effective than fiscal policy in the long run, and evidence of the real effective exchange rate causing economic growth was profound. In addition, the results showed that terms of trade, exchange rate devaluation, investment to GDP ratio and an excessive supply of domestic credit were the main determinants of the real exchange rate in Sierra Leone.

scholarly journals Real Effective Exchange Rate: A Transmission Channel for the Impact of Economic Growth on Exports in Vietnam

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (01) ◽  
pp. 121-136
Author(s):  
Hiep Nguyen Quang ◽  
Nha Nguyen Thi
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Exchange Rate ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Real Effective Exchange Rate ◽  
Var Model ◽  
Transmission Channel ◽  
Effective Exchange ◽  
Effective Exchange Rate ◽  
The Impact

This article analyzes the role of real effective exchange rate as a transmission channel for the impact of economic growth on Vietnam’s exports. Using quarterly data for the period of 1994–2013, the analysis results show that economic growth, real effective exchange rate (REER), and exports tend to fluctuate in the same direction. Furthermore, according to the results of the VAR model, economic growth impacts on and promotes export growth through increased productivity that improves the competitive advantage of products. The exchange rate, as an important channel, allows for a positive impact of economic growth on exports in Vietnam.

Diagnosing the curse of natural resources in Kuwait

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 153-171
Author(s):  
Nayef Al-Shammari ◽  
Noura Al-Hossayan ◽  
Mariam Behbehani
Keyword(s):  
Exchange Rate ◽  
Natural Resource ◽  
Inflation Rate ◽  
Resource Curse ◽  
Dutch Disease ◽  
Real Effective Exchange Rate ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Effective Exchange ◽  
Effective Exchange Rate ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to empirically examine the phenomenon of natural resource curse in an oil abundant economy of Kuwait. The study estimates a behavioral equilibrium exchange rate model for Kuwait during the period 1980-2014 to assess the impact of prices and productivity factors on real effective exchange rate. Design/methodology/approach It uses time series econometric techniques, such as unit root tests, Johansen cointegration test, Vector Error Correction Model, and Impulse Response Function, to estimate the model. Findings Unlike the results of the few other studies, the empirical results show a significant impact of the variables, such as balance of trade, economic growth, oil exports, interest rate, and inflation rate, on real effective exchange rate appreciation which indicates the existence of Dutch disease within the Kuwaiti economy. Similarly, the comparative analysis between changes in public expenditure and inflation rate shows the existence of Dutch disease in Kuwait during specific periods of time. Originality/value Natural resource curse or Dutch disease is a widely recognized phenomenon affecting the balance of economic activities in natural resource abundant countries. Symptoms of Dutch disease are perceived in several changes in the economy, particularly on price level, sectorial productivity, employment, and aggregate demand which in the long run worsen the country’s economic position and lower its international competitiveness. Dutch disease is not only a feature of natural resource abundant economies, but also can affect any economy with excessive revenue generating sector or high capital inflows which appreciates country’s exchange rate. However, the examination of Dutch disease in the economy is more important when investigating the impact on oil-producing countries (Apergis et al. 2014; Mohammadi and Jahan-Parvar, 2012; Jahan-Parvar and Mohammadi, 2011). Therefore, scholars studying Dutch disease phenomenon pay greater attention to cases of Dutch disease among oil-producing countries (i.e. Arezki and Ismail, 2013; Van der Ploeg and Venables, 2013; Jahan-Parvar, 2012; Cologni and Manera, 2013).

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Economic Growth: A Comparative Analysis of Democratic and Non-Democratic Eras of Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 61-71
Author(s):  
Faridoon Khan ◽  
Farman Ullah Khan ◽  
Amena Urooj
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Exchange Rate ◽  
Real Effective Exchange Rate ◽  
Macroeconomic Factors ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Effective Exchange ◽  
Effective Exchange Rate ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Empirical Analysis

This paper empirically investigated the impact of macroeconomic factors on economic growth during democratic and non-democratic eras of Pakistan. The statistical analyses are conducted using time series methods and yearly data spanning from 1971 to 2018. From the empirical analysis, it is concluded that export, remittances and real effective exchange rate are indeed important. Export, remittances inflow and real effective exchange rate positively influenced economic growth in the long term. Furthermore, imports negatively affect economic growth but the effect is insignificant. The study recommends that policymakers should pursue appropriate strategy to enhance exports and foreign remittances as well as appreciate the currency of a country with a view to attain the long term economic growth.

scholarly journals An Analysis of the Impact of Real Effective Exchange Rate on Economic Growth of Nepal

Pravaha ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 206-216
Author(s):  
Sujan Koirala
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Exchange Rate ◽  
Money Supply ◽  
Real Effective Exchange Rate ◽  
Series Data ◽  
The Real ◽  
Real Gdp ◽  
Effective Exchange ◽  
Effective Exchange Rate ◽  
The Impact

This article is designed to assess the impact of real effective exchange rate (REER) on economic growth of Nepal. The study uses annual time series data for the period of 1975 to 2015. Engle- Granger residual based test and error correction model have been used to detect the impact of REER on real GDP of Nepal. The explanatory variables used in the study are real effective exchange rate, broad money supply, trade openness and gross fixed capital formation. The results of the study reveal that real effective exchange rate has positive impact on the real GDP of Nepal. Based on the findings, the study concludes that the transmission mechanism of REER through aggregate demand hold in case of Nepal and this result is compatible with the traditional approach to exchange rate. Finally, it is recommended that broad money supply continues to be relevant monetary policy for Nepal. Moreover, Nepal must use the real exchange rate as one of the macroeconomic policies. Pravaha Vol. 24, No. 1, 2018, page: 206-216 

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