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A macroeconomic model of the Bangladesh economy and its policy implications

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  • Maroney, Neal C.
  • Hassan, Kabir.
  • Basher, Syed A.
  • Isik, Ihsan.

    (University of New Orleans, USA
    University of New Orleans, USA
    Drexel University, USA
    York University, Canada)

Abstract

This paper develops a macroeconometric model for the Bangladesh economy using nine key macroeconomic variables employing annual data from 1974 to 2000. The methodology employed in this paper uses unit root and Johansen's cointegration tests followed by vector error correction model and variance decomposition to examine the dynamic relationships among macroeconomic variables. Our results show that within the context of Bangladesh, monetary policy is more important than fiscal policy. As significant amount of development expenditure for Bangladesh comes from foreign donation, it is also argued that this aid must be channeled to productive activities so that it contributes to economic growth. The domestic export base has also to be widened and diversified.

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  • Maroney, Neal C. & Hassan, Kabir. & Basher, Syed A. & Isik, Ihsan., 2004. "A macroeconomic model of the Bangladesh economy and its policy implications," Journal of Developing Areas, Tennessee State University, College of Business, vol. 38(1), pages 135-149, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:jda:journl:vol.38:year:2004:issue1:pp:135-149
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    Cited by:

    1. Yu Hsing & A. M. M. Jamal & Wen-jen Hsieh, 2009. "Application of the monetary policy function to output fluctuations in Bangladesh," Economics Bulletin, AccessEcon, vol. 29(3), pages 2113-2122.
    2. Suranjit, K, 2016. "Output Decomposition and the Monetary Policy Transmission Mechanism in Bangladesh: A Vector Autoregressive Approach," MPRA Paper 75495, University Library of Munich, Germany, revised 30 Nov 2016.
    3. Salahuddin Ahmed, 2008. "Bangladesh and Global Economy: Does Bangladesh Keep Pace with Economic Globalization?," AIUB Bus Econ Working Paper Series AIUB-BUS-ECON-2008-07, American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB), Office of Research and Publications (ORP), revised Feb 2008.

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    Keywords

    conintegration; vector error-correction model; macro model; developing countries;
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    JEL classification:

    • C32 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Multiple or Simultaneous Equation Models; Multiple Variables - - - Time-Series Models; Dynamic Quantile Regressions; Dynamic Treatment Effect Models; Diffusion Processes; State Space Models
    • E60 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Macroeconomic Policy, Macroeconomic Aspects of Public Finance, and General Outlook - - - General

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