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Macroeconomic Indicators and Economic Growth in West Africa: Evidence from Dynamic Panel Models

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  • Sule, Sani Abdullahi

    (Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia)

  • Hakim, Lukman

    (Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia)

  • Putro, Tetuko Rawidyo

    (Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia)

  • Pamungakas, Putra

    (Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia)

  • Babatunde, Kazeem Alasinrin

    (Econometrics and Business Statistics Department, School of Business, Monash University Malaysia, Bandar Sunway, Selangor, Malaysia)

Abstract

This study investigates the effect of macroeconomic indicators on West Africa economies where instability and external shocks constitute significant challenges. It employs dynamic panel models and the Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) procedure to account for endogeneity. The paper applied panel data from 1990 to 2022 on inflation, foreign direct investment, exchange rates, participation in the labour force, international reserves, and the COVID-19 effect. The results suggest that inflation and international reserves are major growth drivers, while exchange rate impact is minimal due to structural and governance constraints. The study, therefore, advocates for flexible monetary policies, improved regulatory frameworks, and strategic investments in human capital to foster the continent's economic resilience.

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  • Sule, Sani Abdullahi & Hakim, Lukman & Putro, Tetuko Rawidyo & Pamungakas, Putra & Babatunde, Kazeem Alasinrin, 2025. "Macroeconomic Indicators and Economic Growth in West Africa: Evidence from Dynamic Panel Models," International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues, Econjournals, vol. 15(4), pages 152-162, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:eco:journ1:v:15:y:2025:i:4:id:19213
    DOI: 10.32479/ijefi.19213
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