Title of article :
Trade Balance and J-Curve Phenomenon in Malaysia
Author/Authors :
Sahlan, Rizaudin Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia , Abdullh, Hussein Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia , Boss Abdullah, Muhd Ridhuan Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia
Abstract :
This paper examines the effects of real exchange rate changes on the trade balance of Malaysia and her trading partners (Japan, Singapore, United Kingdom, and United State of America). The response of the trade balance through time then forms the famous J Shape. Using yearly datafrom 1970-2003 and co integration analysis, wefound that there is avidence (If J-curve at least in the cases of USA and Japan.
Keywords :
J , Curve , trade balance: cointegration
Journal title :
Jurnal Ekonomi Malaysia
Journal title :
Jurnal Ekonomi Malaysia
