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Published: 25 January 2022

Political Instability and Economic Growth in Ethiopia: An Empirical Analysis

Rania H. Khafaga, Samar H. Albagoury

Cairo University

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10.31014/aior.1991.05.01.332

Pages: 20-31

Keywords: Political Instability, Economic Growth, ARDL, Ethiopia

Abstract

This paper analyzes the effect of political instability on economic growth in Ethiopia since 2004 using ARDL regression approach to identify the existence of this correlation and the channels through which this impact happened. The paper found that political instability has a significant effect on economic growth and this impact is more significant through the direct channels more than the indirect effects through its effect on economic environment or investment and financial flows.

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