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Exploring the Nexus between Information and Communications Technology, Tourism and Growth in Fiji

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  • Ronald R. Kumar

    (School of Government, Development and International Affairs, Faculty of Business and Economics, University of the South Pacific, Private Mail Bag, Laucala Bay Campus, Suva, Fiji)

  • Radika Kumar

    (Department of International Affairs and Trade, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Government of the Republic of Fiji Islands, Fiji)

Abstract

With annual data for the period 1980–2008, the authors explore the nexus between information and communications technology (ICT), tourism and growth in Fiji's economy. A growth equation estimation using the bounds test shows that tourism contributes about 0.23% in the long run and 0.19% in the short run, and ICT contributions are 1.07% and 0.89%, respectively. The Granger causality test reveals a unidirectional causality going from capital stock to ICT, ICT to tourism and real per capita GDP to tourism. Hence, the study finds that ICT investment and tourism market development are crucial for Fiji's growth and development.

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  • Ronald R. Kumar & Radika Kumar, 2012. "Exploring the Nexus between Information and Communications Technology, Tourism and Growth in Fiji," Tourism Economics, , vol. 18(2), pages 359-371, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:toueco:v:18:y:2012:i:2:p:359-371
    DOI: 10.5367/te.2012.0117
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