Remittance–institutional quality nexus: curse or blessing

Autor: Normaz Wana Ismail, N.A.M. Naseem, Zakaria Lacheheb, Ly Slesman
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Studies in Economics and Finance. 39:617-629
ISSN: 1086-7376
DOI: 10.1108/sef-09-2020-0364
Popis: Purpose This study aims to examine the linear and nonlinear remittance–institutional quality link in developing countries. Design/methodology/approach This study investigates the nonlinear relationship between remittance and political institutional quality in a panel of 97 developing countries using annual data of over nine years from 2009 to 2017. The estimated model uses system generalized method of moments for three political institutions indicators, namely, democracy, political stability and civil liberties. Findings The results revealed that remittance has a significant inverted U-shape impact on political institution’s indicators. Therefore, before the turning point, remittance is associated with high level of democracy, more stable political system and more civil freedom. While moving after the turning point indicates low level of political institution in the country. Originality/value The authors certify that this is the original paper. It has not been previously published and is not currently under submission or in press elsewhere.
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