Dynamic gains from trade: Evidence from South Africa

Authors
Jonsson, G Subramanian, A
Citation
G. Jonsson et A. Subramanian, Dynamic gains from trade: Evidence from South Africa, IMF STAFF P, 48(1), 2001, pp. 197-224
Citations number
31
Categorie Soggetti
Economics
Journal title
IMF STAFF PAPERS
ISSN journal
10207635 → ACNP
Volume
48
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
197 - 224
Database
ISI
SICI code
1020-7635(2001)48:1<197:DGFTEF>2.0.ZU;2-Y
Abstract
This paper examines the empirical relationship between trade and total fact or productivity (TFP) in South Africa. Using data on actual trade protectio n across different manufacturing sectors, it is shown that trade liberaliza tion had a positive impact on TFP growth during the 1990s. In addition, tim e-series evidence on macro data supports a positive long-run relationship b etween TFP and openness.