Economic Journal of Emerging Markets
Vol. 7 No. 1 (2002)

A Test Of Endogenous Growth Theories In Malaysia

Moh. Nasir Saukani (Unknown)
Abd. Ghafar Ismail (Unknown)
Rizaudin Sahlan (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Jul 2009

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to investigate the determinants in per capita growth rate in Malaysia. The determinants draw on the recent endogenous growth theories and apply the Solow methodology to time series data from Malaysia, In our model, we develop a three different mode IS, i.e. Solow model, Mankiw RomerĀ  Weil model and modifies Solow model. Our results indicate that, the growth rate of investment/GDP ratio, the growth rate of export trade over GDP ratio and the ratio of quasi liabilities of the financial system to GDP lead to improved growth performance.JEL classification: E23Keywords: endogenous growth model, international trade, government budget, and financial intermediation

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JEP

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

The Economic Journal of Emerging Markets (EJEM) is a peer-reviewed journal which provides a forum for scientific works pertaining to emerging market economies. Published every April and October, this journal welcomes original research papers on all aspects of economic development issues. The journal ...