American bilateral trade with emerging economies and its influence on world economic recovery post Covid-19: Analysis through VECM

G.K., Chetan Kumar and K.B., Rangappa and S., Suchitra (2022): American bilateral trade with emerging economies and its influence on world economic recovery post Covid-19: Analysis through VECM. Published in: Theoretical and Applied Economics , Vol. XXIX, No. No. 4(633) (22 December 2022): pp. 41-56.

Abstract

Covid-19 Pandemic has slumped the growth of entire world economy. In this globalized world each economy is interdependent on one another. In this context, the degree and intensity of trade between major economies of the world has the potential to play a significant role in global economic recovery. Our study aims to analyze the intensity of pandemic’s shock on American trade with prominent emerging economies and its subsequent influence on world economic recovery. By doing so, our study aims to provide useful insights for policy makers.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Covid-19, bi-lateral trade, major economies, emerging economies, GDP, VECM.
• Subjects: F - International Economics > F1 - Trade; F - International Economics > F1 - Trade > F14 - Empirical Studies of Trade; F - International Economics > F1 - Trade > F17 - Trade Forecasting and Simulation; F - International Economics > F6 - Economic Impacts of Globalization; F - International Economics > F6 - Economic Impacts of Globalization > F62 - Macroeconomic Impacts; F - International Economics > F6 - Economic Impacts of Globalization > F68 - Policy

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