2012
DOI: 10.1177/227797871200100105
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The Dynamics of the Relationship between Imports and Economic Growth in India

Abstract: In a developing country like India, the role of international trade is very significant. And, the relevance of export-led growth hypothesis in India has been the major issue of many empirical studies. But, the other aspect concerning the importance of imports in the economic growth of the country is yet a moot point. This article is an attempt to investigate the dynamics of the relationship between imports and economic growth in India for the period 1970-1971 to 2009-2010. Using time series techniques such as … Show more

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“…The links between exports, FDI and economic growth in both developed and developing countries is an issue that continues to be of substantial theoretical and empirical interest; cross-country trade, capital flow and interpreting the importance of these activities towards economic growth lie at the key of the debate on economic growth (Abdullahi et al, 2013;Azam et al, 2013;Wei and Wang, 2012;Mishara, 2011). In the literature with regards to both FDI and economic growth, there are several channels through which foreign investments are linked to growth in developing countries.…”
Section: Literature Reviewmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The links between exports, FDI and economic growth in both developed and developing countries is an issue that continues to be of substantial theoretical and empirical interest; cross-country trade, capital flow and interpreting the importance of these activities towards economic growth lie at the key of the debate on economic growth (Abdullahi et al, 2013;Azam et al, 2013;Wei and Wang, 2012;Mishara, 2011). In the literature with regards to both FDI and economic growth, there are several channels through which foreign investments are linked to growth in developing countries.…”
Section: Literature Reviewmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…For such, exports are seen as catalyst needed to spur the growth process of the economy (Maneschiöld, 2008;Mishra, 2011;Yelwa and Diyoke 2013). In essence, a well developed and functioning export-led economy will provide employment opportunity as higher demand for exports will require more production with the attendant reduction in social cost (Abogan, Akinola,& Baruwa, 2014).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The second approach is growth-driven export. It indicates that export follows economic development (Mishra, 2011;Abbas, 2012;Tekin, 2012;Gokmenoglu et al, 2015). Referring to this view, policy makers should focus on growth factors and ensure effective allocation of resources.…”
Section: Export -Economic Growth Nexusmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Trade openness is an important factor of economic growth and the increase in export promotes the economic activities and the energy demand (Sadorsky, 2012). Competition in international markets increases efficiency by concentrating resources in sectors in which the country has a comparative advantage (Mishra, 2011).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%