Philippine economy posts 7.8% growth The Philippines continues to enjoy remarkable economic development this year‚ notably the investment-grade ratings it received and increased government competitiveness index. On May 30‚ 2013‚ the Philippine Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was 7.8% in the first quarter of 2013‚ the fastest in Asia. The growth rate was the highest recorded in the Aquino Administration‚ and the 3rd consecutive quarter that registered above 7%‚ surpassing market expectations. The
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effect of Exports on GDP Growth in Pakistan Abstract: This paper is examines the causal relationships between gross domestic product (GDP) and exports in Pakistan by using time series data for the period between 1980 and 2000. Time series evidence shows that increase in exports has a significant effect on the economic growth of Pakistan in the previous two decades. This paper uses cointegration to check the causal relationship between export growth and economic growth in Pakistan. Granger Causality
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Development and Growth of Romania Alexandru Florea ARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND POLITICAL SCIENCES SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS Economic Development and Growth Professor: Dr. Grigoris Zarotiadis Alexandru Florea JANUARY 2015 1 Economic Development and Growth of Romania Alexandru Florea Contents: 2 Economic Development and Growth of Romania Alexandru Florea A. Introduction The purpose of the project is to analyze the economic development and growth of Romania especially
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1. How did Singapore achieve extremely high economic growth rates after 1965? Singapore’s high economic growth rates since 1965 may arise from government centralized control and vision. Singapore government was a core organization‚ formulated strategic plans to correspond with each period necessities and future needs. We separated in two main periods: The 1960s-1970s Issue: Minimal natural resources and a population of two million people High unemployment rate and low capital base
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Comparison of Economic Growth in China and USA Name Institution Date Introduction 1. What are some of the most prominent cultural differences between the chosen country and the United States? What could be the impact of these differences on business activities with each other? Historical developments and cultural affiliations of various communities often define the economy of a country. The culture is critical in dictating the traditions that led to the realization of a given economic state
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AN EXPORT-LED GROWTH STRATEGY Meekal Ahmed * This essay makes no pretence to offer a novel concept or a new development strategy and most economists reading it will probably stifle a yawn and turn the page. Yet it is a subject worth talking about. Many countries round the world‚ most notably the former Asian Tigers‚ China‚ Brazil‚ Turkey and more recently India have followed such a strategy with great success. Pakistan has not and it is well to ask why and what we can do about it. Pakistan has
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answer. Eyeballing any cross sectional data on growth across countries shows that countries grow at different rates. Many theories try to explain this phenomenon with emphasis with capital accumulation being one of them. I will start by developing the standard neoclassical growth model as developed by Solow(1956)[1]. I will then proceed to discuss the extensions that have been made to this basic model in an attempt to better understand actual growth figures‚ for e.g. the standard neoclassical model
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Having economic growth can be very advantages for a country because it decreases the level of unemployment and gives the majority of the population to enjoy a better standard of living. But‚ there are some drawbacks when it comes to a high rate of economic growth. Inflation Risk : If there’s a high rate of economic growth‚ there could be a negative impact on the economy because it will lead to inflation. If there is a high growth rate with a high inflation‚ the growth rate can hardly be
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Determinants of Economic Growth in Developing Countries: A Panel Cointegration Approach Zequn (Charlie) Li December 19‚ 2014 Economics 385 St. Olaf College Abstract Many factors influence the economic growth process. Especially‚ the inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) has been found to play a crucial role in the economic growth of receiving countries. This paper examines determinants of economic growth in developing countries from 1991 to 2010. Using panel cointegration approach
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million people face starvation The gov instituted a one child policy -china’s growth rate plummeted -In 1984‚ the policy exempted ethnic minorities and farmers Unintended consequences: killing female infants and a black-market trade in teenage girls Human Population Growth- 7 billion- population continue to rise in most countries particularly in poverty stricken developing nations -although the rate of growth is slowing‚ we are still increasing in absolute numbers -took all of human history
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