Impact of Trade Openness on Government Expenditure in South Africa: an ARDL Approach

Abstract

Numerous studies have been conducted on the relationship between trade openness and government expenditure in several developing countries including African countries, however, the studies are limited in South Africa. Therefore, South Africa does not have adequate empirical studies regarding the impact of trade openness on government expenditure, which could assist in developing their trade policies.

Keywords

• government expenditure
• trade openness
• cointegration
• ardl
• south africa
• f14
• f41
• h50