Objective: The objective of this study is to assess the impact of trade openness (among other variables) on gender pay gap in twenty selected Arab and non-Arab countries. A panel data covering the period 2010-2019 is utilized..
Method: A two panel…
Objectives: This study aims to assess the impact of international trade measurements, trade liberalization, and other related variables on the Female Labor Force Participation (FLFP) and Female Employment (FE) in the agricultural, industrial, and…
The main objective of this paper is to analyze the potential economic impact of fisheries subsidies removal in case of applying the World Trade Organization’s (hereinafter “WTO”) agreement on fisheries subsidies. The existence of substantial annual…
This paper investigates the impact of trade liberalization measured by trade openness (OPN) and tariffs on women empowerment measured by the gender gap index and gender development index, for two groups of Arab countries divided based on their…
South Africa is already faced with macro-challenges of suppressed economic growth, increasing unemployment, and inequality levels on one end. On the other end, the unavoidable pressures and priorities of regionalism and globalization, such as the…
While general trade theory points towards the stylised hypothesis of a positive correlation between trade openness and economic growth, theorists such as Jacob Viner questioned this hypothesis due to the presence of trade creation and diversion…
The study aimed to develop and validate three factors, i.e. economic constraints, legal conditions, and social support that influence women entrepreneurs’ managerial skills.
A conceptual model was developed based on the literature review, and the…
The South African Tourism Act of 2014 on improving the level of tourist attraction for sustainable development in South Africa has been promulgated to ensure quality tourism products and improve the growth and development of the tourism sector and…
The automotive industry is one of the South African industries that contribute to the manufacturing output and exports and plays important to the country’s economic performance. However, the export volume from this industry depends on various…
The SACU and US trade relationship continues to be dominated by AGOA. Given the lingering uncertainty surrounding its renewal post-2025, this article recommends the SACU to be proactive and reengage the US in the negotiation of a reciprocal trade…