2021
DOI: 10.18488/journal.1007.2021.118.72.83
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Long-Run and Short-Run Effects of Trade Openness on Life Quality in Sub-Saharan Africa

Abstract: This paper contributes to the understanding of the other neglected effects of trade openness by analysing how it affects life quality in sub-Saharan African countries over the period 2000–2016. We used two trade openness indicators, namely: Squalli and Wilson index and the rate of trade. The empirical evidence is based on a pooled mean group approach. With two panels differentiated by their colonial origin, the following findings are established: the trade openness variable measured by Squalli and Wilson index… Show more

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“…The calculation of the degree of openness (also known as the openness rate) is equal to the sum of imports and exports divided by the GDP. This variable is becoming more popular in the literature (Jouini, 2015;Keho, 2017;Nkemgha et al, 2021).…”
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“…The calculation of the degree of openness (also known as the openness rate) is equal to the sum of imports and exports divided by the GDP. This variable is becoming more popular in the literature (Jouini, 2015;Keho, 2017;Nkemgha et al, 2021).…”
Section: A Datamentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Lower prices due to economies of scale increase consumers' purchasing power, thereby increasing market size. The reduction of production costs in companies through economies of scale allows for lower selling prices of goods and services.Consumers' purchasing power rises, allowing them to purchase more goods and services (either the same or new products) (Nkemgha et al, 2021).…”
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