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Testing the productivity bias hypothesis in Middle East countries

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  • Ferda Halicioglu
  • Natalya Ketenci

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Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to empirically test the validity of the productivity bias hypothesis (PBH) in 18 Middle East countries. Design/methodology/approach - The paper employs autoregressive-distributed lag approach to cointegration approach and stability tests. Findings - The empirical results suggest the existence of the PBH only in the case of Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. Practical implications - Conclusions drawn from this research could be useful for the policy-makers of governments and practitioners in international trade organizations. Originality/value - This study extends the existing literature by providing initial empirical time series evidence of the PBH for the entire Middle East countries.

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  • Ferda Halicioglu & Natalya Ketenci, 2018. "Testing the productivity bias hypothesis in Middle East countries," Journal of Economic Studies, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 45(5), pages 922-931, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:jespps:jes-04-2017-0104
    DOI: 10.1108/JES-04-2017-0104
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    1. Bahmani-Oskooee, Mohsen & Nouira, Ridha, 2021. "The nonlinear ARDL approach and productivity bias hypothesis: Evidence from 68 countries," The Quarterly Review of Economics and Finance, Elsevier, vol. 80(C), pages 80-89.
    2. Bahmani-Oskooee, Mohsen & Halicioglu, Ferda & UZ-AKDOGAN, Idil, 2025. "An Asymmetric Study of J-curve Effect in the Turkish Service Trade," MPRA Paper 128292, University Library of Munich, Germany, revised 2025.
    3. Dada James Temitope & Olomola Philip Akanni & Ajide Folorunsho Monsur, 2020. "Productivity Bias Hypothesis: New Evidence from Parallel Market Exchange Rate," Economics, Sciendo, vol. 8(1), pages 31-40, June.

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    JEL classification:

    • C2 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Single Equation Models; Single Variables
    • C21 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Single Equation Models; Single Variables - - - Cross-Sectional Models; Spatial Models; Treatment Effect Models
    • C22 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Single Equation Models; Single Variables - - - Time-Series Models; Dynamic Quantile Regressions; Dynamic Treatment Effect Models; Diffusion Processes
    • E31 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Prices, Business Fluctuations, and Cycles - - - Price Level; Inflation; Deflation
    • F30 - International Economics - - International Finance - - - General

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