Title of article
IMPACT OF TRADE LIBERALIZATION ON EXPORT OF COTTON FROM PAKISTAN: A TIME SERIES ANALYSIS
Author/Authors
ANWAR, SOFIA University of Sargodha - Department of Economics, Pakistan , SHAUKAT, FAUZIA University of Sargodha - Department of Economics, Pakistan , HUSSAIN, ZAKIR University of Sargodha - Department of Economics, Pakistan
From page
297
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304
Abstract
The study analyzed impact of trade liberalization on export of cotton lint from Pakistan over the period of 1971-2008. The effect of trade policy reforms were analyzed in terms of competitiveness, concentration of exports and openness of agricultural trade. The quantitative analysis of the study showed that both domestic and international trade policies had impact on export of cotton lint. World demand for cotton positively affected the export of cotton. Export competitiveness and increase in trade openness led to higher export of cotton. Competitiveness (LCM) showed the maximum contribution towards the increase in export of cotton lint.
Keywords
Cotton , Pakistan , Trade liberalization , Competitiveness , Error correction Model , Cointegration
Journal title
Sarhad Journal of Agriculture
Journal title
Sarhad Journal of Agriculture
Record number
2663729
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