Revisiting the determinants of Economic Growth: An Implication Regime  Switching model in case of Pakistan

Asma Fiaz; Nabila Khurshid; Shahid Waseem Malik; Ahsan ul Haq Satti

doi:10.33897/fujbe.v7i1.535

Asma Fiaz PhD Scholar, School of Economics, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad
Nabila Khurshid Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Comsats University, Islamabad, Pakistan
Shahid Waseem Malik Associate Professor, School of Economics, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad
Ahsan ul Haq Satti Associate Professor, (PIDE) Pakistan institute of development economics

DOI: https://doi.org/10.33897/fujbe.v7i1.535

Abstract

In the current study, relevant determinants of economic growth in Pakistan were examined from
1981 to 2020. The results of the BDS non-linearity test corroborate the non-linearity of the data,
and the Markov regime-switching model is applied. In both regimes, the real effective exchange
rate (RER), inflation (CPI), and potential output gap have a positive impact on economic growth,
whereas openness has a negative impact. Furthermore, in high growth regimes, interest rates
(CMR) have a positive relationship with economic growth, but in low growth regimes, they have
a negative relationship. Based on the study's empirical findings, it is advised that policymakers
examine the nonlinear nature of macroeconomics. This will aid in the formulation of better policies
for economic growth. Further, it is recommended that policymakers take measures to reduce the
heat of the economy through demand management policy. This policy may hurt other sectors of
the economy negatively which does not contribute to heating the economy.