The S-Curve in Emerging Markets

Authors: Bahmani-Oskooee, Mohsen¹; Kutan, Ali²; Ratha, Artatrana³

Source: Comparative Economic Studies, Volume 50, Number 2, June 2008 , pp. 341-351(11)

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Abstract:

The cross-correlation function between terms of trade and trade balance has been found to resemble a pattern that is labelled the S-curve. Support for this pattern has been provided for developed and less developed countries by previous research. This paper investigates the S-curve for 10 emerging economies and provides further support for the S-curve using monthly trade data since these countries initiated market reforms.Comparative Economic Studies (2008) 50, 341-351. doi:10.1057/palgrave.ces.8100236

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/palgrave.ces.8100236

Affiliations: 1: 1Economics Department, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI 53201, USA., Email: bahmani@uwm.edu 2: 2Department of Economics and Finance, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL 62026, USA 3: 3Economics Department, St Cloud State University, St Cloud, MN 56301, USA

Publication date: 2008-06-01