An Empirical Investigation into the Determinants of External Debt in Asian Developing and Transitioning Economies

Abstract

This paper investigates the determinants of external debt in 32 Asian developing and transitioning economies for the period 1995–2019. Estimation is carried out using the generalized method of moments (GMM), which is capable of dealing with potential endogeneity problems. The results show that in both the short- and long-run, economic growth and investment reduce external debt, whereas exchange rate, trade, and government expenditure increase external debt. Diagnostic tests confirm the reliability and consistency of our findings, which should be taken into account by policymakers for policy formulation and implementation. Based on our empirical findings, relevant policy implications, aimed at reducing external debt in the selected Asian developing and transitioning economies, are provided for policy consideration.

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APA

Baidoo, S., Dawood, M & Raza, S (2021). An Empirical Investigation into the Determinants of External Debt in Asian Developing and Transitioning Economies. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/an-empirical-investigation-into-the-determinants-of-external-debt-in-asian-developing-and-transitioning-economies

MLA 8th

Baidoo, Samuel Tawiah, et. al. "An Empirical Investigation into the Determinants of External Debt in Asian Developing and Transitioning Economies" Afribary. Afribary, 18 Sep. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/an-empirical-investigation-into-the-determinants-of-external-debt-in-asian-developing-and-transitioning-economies. Accessed 11 Oct. 2024.

MLA7

Baidoo, Samuel Tawiah, Muhammad Dawood and Syed Raza . "An Empirical Investigation into the Determinants of External Debt in Asian Developing and Transitioning Economies". Afribary, Afribary, 18 Sep. 2021. Web. 11 Oct. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/an-empirical-investigation-into-the-determinants-of-external-debt-in-asian-developing-and-transitioning-economies >.

Chicago

Baidoo, Samuel Tawiah, Muhammad Dawood and Syed Raza . "An Empirical Investigation into the Determinants of External Debt in Asian Developing and Transitioning Economies" Afribary (2021). Accessed October 11, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/an-empirical-investigation-into-the-determinants-of-external-debt-in-asian-developing-and-transitioning-economies