In this study, the effect of remittances on economic growth is tested by panel data analysis for four Central Asian countries, namely Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan, for the period 2005–2022. One of the most important reasons for the focus of the study on Central Asia is that Central Asia is one of the regions in the world where labor migration is at a very high level in proportion to the population, and as a result, there is a significant number of transfers to the countries of citizenship in proportion to their Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Moreover, one of the common characteristics of labor migration in the region is that the destination is Russia. Thus, the analysis will lead us to more explanatory and clearer conclusions, and the results of the study will help to determine common policies. As a result of the regression analysis conducted with the Driscoll-Kraay estimator for the analysis, it was found that the increase in remittances positively affects economic growth. On the other hand, it is found that trade openness, which is included in the analysis as the ratio of total foreign trade to national income, has a negative effect on growth. Accordingly, there is evidence that the remittances of workers from abroad make a significant contribution to economic growth in Central Asian countries.
It is declared that scientific and ethical principles have been followed while carrying out and writing this study and that all the sources used have been properly cited.
This research received no specific grant from any funding agency in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.
In this study, the effect of remittances on economic growth is tested by panel data analysis for four Central Asian countries, namely Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan, for the period 2005–2022. One of the most important reasons for the focus of the study on Central Asia is that Central Asia is one of the regions in the world where labor migration is at a very high level in proportion to the population, and as a result, there is a significant number of transfers to the countries of citizenship in proportion to their Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Moreover, one of the common characteristics of labor migration in the region is that the destination is Russia. Thus, the analysis will lead us to more explanatory and clearer conclusions, and the results of the study will help to determine common policies. As a result of the regression analysis conducted with the Driscoll-Kraay estimator for the analysis, it was found that the increase in remittances positively affects economic growth. On the other hand, it is found that trade openness, which is included in the analysis as the ratio of total foreign trade to national income, has a negative effect on growth. Accordingly, there is evidence that the remittances of workers from abroad make a significant contribution to economic growth in Central Asian countries.
It is declared that scientific and ethical principles have been followed while carrying out and writing this study and that all the sources used have been properly cited.
This research received no specific grant from any funding agency in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.
Primary Language | English |
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Subjects | Sustainable Development |
Journal Section | Articles |
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Publication Date | July 15, 2024 |
Submission Date | May 19, 2024 |
Acceptance Date | July 13, 2024 |
Published in Issue | Year 2024 |
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