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Afghanistan's Regulatory Business Environment: Exploring the Impact on Trade

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  • Wani, Nassir Ul Haq
  • Hatam, Ahmad Khalid

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Following the recent regime change, Afghanistan is at a crossroads. Economic growth and international trade are key to its stability, yet many obstacles stand in its way. The study investigates the domestic, legal and regulatory landscape to understand the criticality of Afghanistan's regulatory business environment, identifying scope and hindrances to increasing exports and cross-border linkages. This case study outlines business challenges and offers clear policy solutions that will pave the country's way to revive, regenerate, and revitalise its economy. Alongside macroeconomic stability, this study argues that private sector development, technological progress, socio-economic balance, trade liberalisation, and a reinvigoration of exports can play an effective role in wealth creation for Afghanistan.

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  • Wani, Nassir Ul Haq & Hatam, Ahmad Khalid, 2022. "Afghanistan's Regulatory Business Environment: Exploring the Impact on Trade," MPRA Paper 122418, University Library of Munich, Germany, revised 14 Sep 2024.
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    Keywords

    Afghanistan; Regulatory Business Environment; Impact on Trade;
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    JEL classification:

    • F1 - International Economics - - Trade
    • F13 - International Economics - - Trade - - - Trade Policy; International Trade Organizations
    • F18 - International Economics - - Trade - - - Trade and Environment

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