Dynamics of Trade Specialization in Middle East and North Africa (MENA)

Roesmara Donna, Duddy and Widodo, Tri and Adiningsih, Sri (2017): Dynamics of Trade Specialization in Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

Abstract

This paper examines the dynamics of trade specialization in the MENA region and countries for the period 2000 and 2010. An econometric model, Wald test, and the Spearman’s rank correlation are applied. By both, industry and country group classifications analysis, all countries in the MENA region have shown de-specialization with different speed, where Qatar has the fastest speed and Tunisia has slowest speed.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: comparative advantage, dynamics of specialization, MENA, RSCA, econometric analysis, Wald test, Spearman’s rank correlation
• Subjects: F - International Economics > F1 - Trade > F13 - Trade Policy ; International Trade Organizations; F - International Economics > F1 - Trade > F14 - Empirical Studies of Trade

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