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Does Trade Facilitation Matter for Human Development in Lower-Middle-Income Countries?

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  • Khaldi Khalifa

    (University of El-Oued, Algeria.)

  • Abdelaoui Okba

    (University of El-Oued, Laboratory LEPEM, Ouargla, Algeria.)

  • Mekhzoumi Lotfi

    (University of El-Oued, Algeria.)

Abstract

This study aims to examine the impact of trade facilitation measures on human development in lower-middle-income countries. For this purpose, we employ panel data analysis for the 2007-2019. We estimate the relationship using four models: feasible generalized least squares, incorrect generalized least squares, panel-corrected standard errors, and Driscoll-Kraay. Our findings demonstrate that trade facilitation measures, particularly those related to port infrastructure quality and maritime transport efficiency, significantly contribute to human development in lower-middle-income countries. Based on these results, we recommend that the governments of these countries should prioritize implementing these measures, particularly those that enhance the port and maritime transport sector as a promising strategy to achieve human development.

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  • Khaldi Khalifa & Abdelaoui Okba & Mekhzoumi Lotfi, 2024. "Does Trade Facilitation Matter for Human Development in Lower-Middle-Income Countries?," Zagreb International Review of Economics and Business, Sciendo, vol. 27(2), pages 199-222.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:zirebs:v:27:y:2024:i:2:p:199-222:n:1009
    DOI: 10.2478/zireb-2024-0023
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    Keywords

    Human Development; Trade Facilitation; Panel Data Approach; Lower-Middle-Income Countries;
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    JEL classification:

    • F13 - International Economics - - Trade - - - Trade Policy; International Trade Organizations
    • O15 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Economic Development: Human Resources; Human Development; Income Distribution; Migration

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