Ogundipe, Adeyemi A. and Ojeaga, Paul and Alege, P. O. (2014) International Trade, Do Institutions matter? Evidence from Regional Studies. International Trade, Do Institutions matter? Evidence from Regional Studies, 5 (18). pp. 123-134. ISSN 2222-1700
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Abstract
The study investigates the relationship between trade and institutions across regions using panel data for seven regions for the period 1980 to 2010 (31 years) and general method of moment estimation method (GMM). Consistent with past literature, institutions were found to have a significant effect on trade. Different measures that capture institutions were used, domestic and international institutions were found to be significantly promoting exports across regions and it was concluded that institutions mattered reasonably in the trade promotion discussion. Domestic institutions were protectionist in nature since they increased tariffs on imported goods, while international institutions were probably reducing regional tariffs.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HB Economic Theory |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Social Sciences |
| Depositing User: | Mr Stephen Oluwatobi |
| Date Deposited: | 17 Mar 2015 21:33 |
| Last Modified: | 17 Mar 2015 21:33 |
| URI: | http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/4018 |
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