Testing gonvergence of theory and empirical evidence on the determinants of export performance: Lesson from Tanzania

Date

2007

Journal Title

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Publisher

University of Dar es Salaam

Abstract

What determines export performance is the main thrust of this study. Using gravity model, a regression analysis is run for the period of thirty years and the result is as anticipated to depict a positive relationship between dependent and the explanatory variable with exception of macro - economic condition and trade fairs. However, while the relationship is positive, the level of significance has largely been low an indication that the explanatory variables have not sufficiently influenced the dependent variable. These pillars essential to address the supply side constraints are so embedded and got to be improved in an integrated manner if at all Tanzania is to perform well in the external sector given the potential market access.

Description

Available in printed form, East Africana Collection, Dr. Wilbert Chagula Library, Class mark (THS EAF HF 1414.4T34G46)

Keywords

Government, Empirical evidence, Determinants of export performance, Tanzania

Citation

Gorge, G (2007) Testing gonvergence of theory and empirical evidence on the determinants of export performance: Lesson from Tanzania.Master dissertation, University of Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam.