Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/253335 
Year of Publication: 
2021
Citation: 
[Journal:] Global Business & Finance Review (GBFR) [ISSN:] 2384-1648 [Volume:] 26 [Issue:] 3 [Publisher:] People & Global Business Association (P&GBA) [Place:] Seoul [Year:] 2021 [Pages:] 100-110
Publisher: 
People & Global Business Association (P&GBA), Seoul
Abstract: 
Purpose: This study examines Myanmar's international trade pattern in terms of suggesting strategies to accelerate the country's economic growth. Design/methodology/approach: This study uses a panel dataset of Myanmar's 85 trading partners covering a period of a 25-year period (1994-2018). An empirical analysis based on the gravity model is conducted. Findings: T he empirical results are basically consistent with the prediction of the gravity model, and ASEAN+6 turns out to be the most effective economic bloc among regional dummies. Further comparison between Myanmar's actual and predicted trade flows showed its economic contact with neighboring countries was under-represented. Research limitations/implications: It is recommended for Myanmar to promote regional economic cooperation with neighboring South Asian and ASEAN members based on the perspective that regional competitiveness is in line with national competitiveness. Originality/value: Given the current military coup and potential economic sanctions from the international community, this study is timely and expected to have significant contributions to the literature.
Subjects: 
Trade Pattern
Myanmar
Gravity Model
Panel Data Analysis
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