Infrastructure and Economic Growth in Egypt
This study examines the relationship between infrastructure investment and economic growth in Egypt, finding that increased infrastructure spending can significantly boost growth, particularly if it does not add to the government's fiscal burden.
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| Quick Facts | |
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | World Bank Group |
| Authors: | Rei Odawara, Norman V. Loayza |
| Geographic focus: | Egypt |
Methods
The research method combines quantitative analysis of cross-country data with Egypt-specific time series data. It employs panel data regression models, including the generalized method of moments (GMM) estimator, to assess the impact of infrastructure on economic growth.
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Key Insights
The research analyzes Egypt's infrastructure status, comparing it internationally, and explores historical trends in infrastructure investment. It estimates the impact of infrastructure on growth using panel data and projects future growth based on increased infrastructure expenditures.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: Egypt geographic scope | English publication language | economic growth | egypt | electricity | fiscal sustainability | gmm estimator. | government burden | growth | infrastructure | investment | investments | panel data regression | private sector | public expenditure | social welfare | telecommunication | transportation | trend data