Economics, Econometrics and Finance
4 years ago

Malawi's Current Account Imbalances Linked to Openness and Debt Accumulation

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RePEc: Research Papers in Economics
The Determinants of Current Account Imbalances in Malawi
Samson Kwalingana, Onelie Nkuna

Paper Summary

Persistent current account deficits in Malawi are influenced by factors like trade openness, terms of trade, external debt, and current account policies. These deficits have been ongoing for a long time, indicating a need for policy adjustments to address the imbalance.

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