Vol. 20 No. 41 (2024)

Artículos

Trade liberalization and economic growth in Latin America (1982–2017)

Published 2024-12-02

  • Pedro Plata Pérez
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  • Imelda Ortiz Medina
    • ,
  • Marlen Hernández Ortiz

Pedro Plata Pérez
Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas.

Imelda Ortiz Medina
Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas.

Marlen Hernández Ortiz
Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas.

Abstract

The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between trade openness (measured by exports of goods and services as a percentage of GDP) and economic growth in 17 Latin American countries over the period from 1982 to 2017, using panel data techniques. The findings indicate that increased trade openness in Latin American countries has contributed to higher economic growth rates.

Keywords

Economic growth, trade liberalization, Latin America, panel data

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