Title of article :
IMPACT OF TRADE LIBERALIZATION ON EXPORT OF COTTON FROM PAKISTAN: A TIME SERIES ANALYSIS
Author/Authors :
ANWAR, SOFIA University of Sargodha - Department of Economics, Pakistan , SHAUKAT, FAUZIA University of Sargodha - Department of Economics, Pakistan , HUSSAIN, ZAKIR University of Sargodha - Department of Economics, Pakistan
Abstract :
The study analyzed impact of trade liberalization on export of cotton lint from Pakistan over the period of 1971-2008. The effect of trade policy reforms were analyzed in terms of competitiveness, concentration of exports and openness of agricultural trade. The quantitative analysis of the study showed that both domestic and international trade policies had impact on export of cotton lint. World demand for cotton positively affected the export of cotton. Export competitiveness and increase in trade openness led to higher export of cotton. Competitiveness (LCM) showed the maximum contribution towards the increase in export of cotton lint.
Keywords :
Cotton , Pakistan , Trade liberalization , Competitiveness , Error correction Model , Cointegration
Journal title :
Sarhad Journal of Agriculture
Journal title :
Sarhad Journal of Agriculture
