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ID119263
Title ProperDoes defence spending impede economic growth? cointegration and causality analysis for Pakistan
LanguageENG
AuthorShahbaz, Muhammad ;  Afza, Talat ;  Shabbir, Muhammad Shahbaz
Publication2013.
Summary / Abstract (Note)This study revisits the relationship between defence spending and economic growth via a Keynesian model in Pakistan using the autoregressive distributive lag bounds testing approach to cointegration. Empirical evidence suggests a stable cointegration relationship between defence spending and economic growth. An increase in defence spending reduces the pace of economic growth confirming the validity of Keynesian hypothesis in this case. Current economic growth is positively linked with economic growth of previous periods while a rise in non-military expenditures boosts economic growth. Interest rate is inversely associated with economic growth. Finally, unidirectional causality running from military spending to economic growth is found.
`In' analytical NoteDefence and Peace Economics Vol. 24, No.2; Apr 2013: p.105-120
Journal SourceDefence and Peace Economics Vol. 24, No.2; Apr 2013: p.105-120
Key WordsDefence Spending ;  Economic Growth ;  Cointegration ;  Causality ;  Pakistan


 
 
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