Long run determinants of real exchange rate: An econometric analysis from Pakistan

Real Exchange rate is an important player in the growth of the economy as it may lead to higher export by stabilizing currency value at any specific level. This study aims to analyze the determinants of real exchange rate in Pakistan. Time series data is collected from 1972 - 73 to 2012 - 13. Johansen co-integration test and error correction model is utilized for examining long run and short run elasticity's. The study concludes that real exchange rate is depreciated by terms of trade and Price level. While trade restrictions and workers' remittances are exerting negative effect or appreciating real exchange rate of Pakistan in the long run.

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Year of publication:	2014
Authors:	Bashir, Furrukh ; Luqman, Adeel
Published in:	Pakistan Journal of Commerce and Social Sciences (PJCSS). - Lahore : Johar Education Society, Pakistan (JESPK), ISSN 2309-8619. - Vol. 8.2014, 2, p. 471-484
Publisher:	Lahore : Johar Education Society, Pakistan (JESPK)
Subject:	real exchange rate \| price level \| terms of trade \| trade restrictions \| workers' remittances and Johansen co-integration test

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Type of publication:	Article
Type of publication (narrower categories):	Article
Language:	English
Other identifiers:	1040482414 [GVK] hdl:10419/188150 [Handle]
Source:	EconStor

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