The Causes of Export Volatility in Algeria during the Period of 1992-2016

Authors

  • Mohamed Moussa Traore Department of Business Economics, School of Business, The University of Jordan, Jordan
  • Nahil Ismail Saqfalhait Department of Business Economics, School of Business, The University of Jordan, Jordan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35516/jjes.v9i2.217

Keywords:

Export volatility, Exports composition, Exports product concentration

Abstract

Objective: This paper aims to investigate the main drivers of export volatility in Algeria using a regression model. Methods: The model estimates the impact of export structure and product concentration on the extent of export volatility in Algeria, based on annual time series data from 1992 to 2016.

Results: The results reveal that export volatility in Algeria is high, driven by the growing percentage of consumer and raw material exports. Additionally, the increasing volume of exports is a significant determinant of export volatility in Algeria.

Conclusions: There is a pressing need to reduce Algeria's reliance on primary exports. Policymakers should diversify the export basket to mitigate export volatility.

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Published

2022-07-19

How to Cite

Moussa Traore, M. . ., & Saqfalhait , N. I. . (2022). The Causes of Export Volatility in Algeria during the Period of 1992-2016. Jordan Journal of Economic Sciences, 9(2), 99–112. https://doi.org/10.35516/jjes.v9i2.217

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 2 (2022)

Section

Articles