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JURNAL EKONOMI MALAYSIA is a Scopus indexed peer reviewed journal published by Penerbit UKM, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.The journal publishes original research articles as well as research notes, comments and book reviews on all aspects of economics, particularly those pertaining to the developing economies. These aspects are, but not confined to, monetary economics, development economics, resource economics, labour economics, international economics, Islamic economics, and the like. Articles are published 3 times per year in both English and Malay.
M. Niaz Asadullah
The Resurgence of Income Inequality in Asia-Pacific: The Role of Trade Openness, Educational Attainment and Institutional Quality
Sharon G. M. Koh, Grace H. Y. Lee, Audrey K. L. Siah
Structural Transformation, Income Inequality and Government Expenditure: Evidence from International Panel Data
Wannaphong Durongkaveroj
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High-Technology Trade: Does it Enhance National Competitiveness?
Zera Zuryana Idris, Normaz Wana Ismail, Saifuzzaman Ibrahim, Hanny Zurina Hamzah
This study aims to explore the impact of technological development through international trade activities on national competitiveness. As such, the objective of this paper is to empirically examine the impact of engaging in high-tech trade, both exports and imports, on national competitiveness. The research was carried out on a sample of 20 major high-tech exporting countries, over the period 2007 to 2016. An econometric analysis of panel data was employed. Considering the Global Competitiveness Index as the dependent variable, the results indicate that both high-tech exports and imports positively affect national competitiveness. Specifically, the exports of high-tech force technological development
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