N. A. M. Naseem and M. S. Hamizah
Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science, Volume 21, Issue S, September 2013
Keywords: Real Exchange Rate, Misalignment, NATREX Model, Output Growth, ARDL
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The present study aims at investigating the growth effects of real exchange rate misalignments in Malaysia over the period 1991:1-2009:4. The RER misalignment is built through the estimation of the NATREX equilibrium model. Using the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) bounds testing approach to cointegration framework. The results indicate the presence of positive and significant relationship between the RER misalignment and economic growth. This suggests the importance role RER misalignment plays in further stimulating the economic development. The finding obtained is consistent with the notion that the RER misalignment through the distortion in relative price has systematic influence on the pattern of economic development JEL Classification: C13, C32, F43, O41
ISSN 1511-3701
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