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On the explanation of the Lucas Paradox

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This paper demonstrates that institutional quality provides a full explanation to the Lucas Paradox when country heterogeneity is controlled. Furthermore, in terms of the explanation of the paradox, quantile regression estimates reveal that foreign flows are driven by theoretical explanations at the lower tail, despite that they are significantly affected by growth prospects towards the higher tail.

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  • Göktan, Mehmet Gökhan, 2015. "On the explanation of the Lucas Paradox," Economics Letters, Elsevier, vol. 137(C), pages 109-113.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecolet:v:137:y:2015:i:c:p:109-113
    DOI: 10.1016/j.econlet.2015.10.038
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    Keywords

    Lucas Paradox; Cross-border capital flows; Institutions; Quantile regression;
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    JEL classification:

    • F21 - International Economics - - International Factor Movements and International Business - - - International Investment; Long-Term Capital Movements
    • F34 - International Economics - - International Finance - - - International Lending and Debt Problems
    • F41 - International Economics - - Macroeconomic Aspects of International Trade and Finance - - - Open Economy Macroeconomics

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