Article

Export performance, governance, and economic growth: evidence from Fiji - a small and vulnerable economy

Ronal ChandSchool of Economics, The University of the South Pacific, Suva, FijiRup SinghSchool of Economics, The University of the South Pacific, Suva, FijiArvind PatelSchool of Accounting & Finance, The University of the South Pacific, Suva, FijiDevendra Kumar JainSchool of Finance & Accounting, Westminster International University, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Cogent Economics & Financejournal2020en

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Abstract

This article analyses the nexus between exports, established indicators of governance, and economic growth in Fiji. It finds that exports and governance co-operate to promote economic growth. The interplay between these variables is also meaningful. The findings imply that Fiji needs to improve export productivity and quality of institutional governance to ensure persistent rates of economic growth. Other variables such as human capital, private investment, foreign aid, and policy environment are also growth-enhancing in this small and vulnerable economy.

Topics

Island Studies and Pacific Affairs Natural Resources and Economic Development Economic Growth and Productivity

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DOI: 10.1080/23322039.2020.1802808

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