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Revisiting the Classical Theory of Investment: An Empirical Assessment from the European Union

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  • Fahd Boundi-Chraki

    (Complutense University of Madrid (UCM))

  • Ignacio Perrotini-Hernández

    (National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM))

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In alignment with classical investment theory, this study explores the enduring relationships and causal linkages among total private investment, profit rate, unit labour costs, and demand growth within the European Union throughout the period spanning from 1961 to 2019. The empirical approach adopted involves the use of advanced econometric techniques designed to address cross-sectional dependence and slope heterogeneity. As a first stage, we examine stationarity and cointegration by employing second-generation panel unit root and cointegration tests. Subsequently, we estimate long-run equations through estimators intended to control for cross-sectional dependence and slope heterogeneity. As a further step, we use the Dumitrescu-Hurlin procedure to examine potential bidirectional causality between the variables and detect whether there exists endogeneity in the data. Finally, we apply the dynamic common correlated effects estimator mean group with instrumental variables to control for the potential presence of endogeneity. The outcomes of the analysis underscore a positive association between private investment and the profit rate, unit labour costs, and demand growth, thus providing robust empirical support for the classical theory of investment.

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  • Fahd Boundi-Chraki & Ignacio Perrotini-Hernández, 2024. "Revisiting the Classical Theory of Investment: An Empirical Assessment from the European Union," Journal of Quantitative Economics, Springer;The Indian Econometric Society (TIES), vol. 22(1), pages 63-89, March.
  • Handle: RePEc:spr:jqecon:v:22:y:2024:i:1:d:10.1007_s40953-024-00385-y
    DOI: 10.1007/s40953-024-00385-y
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