An Investigation of the Various Factors Influence on Exports

Abstract

This study aims to examine empirically the impact of various determinants on exports in Pakistan using secondary data over the period from1981-2011.This area was selected for research because trade is equivalent to an engine of economic growth. For empirical analysis after checking the data for stationarity the least square method has been used. The empirical results show positive and statistically significant impacts of explanatory variables such as world income, industry value added, indirect taxes, exchange rate and saving on exports of Pakistan during the study period. The finding suggests that the volume of exports needs to be expanded maximally by appropriate policy and it certainly contribute well in achieving higher level of economic growth.