Browsing by Author "Alsamara, Mouyad"
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A new quadratic asymmetric error correction model: does size matter?
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2022 , Article)We introduce a new quadratic asymmetric error correction model that comprehensively accounts for both sign and size asymmetries. We also propose a test protocol that allows to rigorously identify different sources of ... -
Achieving the sustainable development goals in developing countries: The role of remittances and the mediating effect of financial inclusion
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)This study investigates the pivotal role of remittances in advancing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within developing countries. While previous literature has acknowledged the potential of remittances in fostering ... -
Assessing the impact of energy R&D on green growth in OECD countries: a CS-ARDL analysis
( Springer , 2024 , Article)Since the introduction of the OECD innovation and green growth strategies in 2007 and 2011, respectively, the OECD countries have been actively engaged in supporting green energy R&D to accelerate the development of ... -
Asymmetric effects of oil price shocks on the demand for money in Algeria
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)This paper investigates the symmetric and asymmetric effects of real oil prices on real money demand in Algeria over the period 1999:Q1–2020:Q1. Using a linear autoregressive distributed lag model (ARDL), and a nonlinear ... -
Asymmetric responses of money demand to oil price shocks in Saudi Arabia: a non-linear ARDL approach
( Routledge , 2017 , Article)Saudi Arabia is an open oil-based economy with fixed exchange rates; therefore, it has limited monetary policy autonomy. Using non-linear autoregressive distributed lag approach, this article investigates the asymmetric ... -
Beyond economic growth goals: can foreign aid mitigate carbon dioxide emissions in developing countries?
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)We provide novel and compelling evidence that foreign aid has significant mitigating impacts on carbon dioxide emissions in a comprehensive panel dataset of 127 developing countries from 1995 to 2019. This impact operates ... -
Can exchange rate policies and trade partners' income enhance the trade balance in Algeria? Evidence from the nonlinear ARDL model
( Emerald Group Holdings Ltd. , 2022 , Article)Purpose: This paper aims to examine the effects of the real exchange rate on trade balance in Algeria and investigates whether it represents a viable tool to sustain and improve trade performance using the nonlinear ... -
Can government expenditure help reconstruct the Syrian economy in the post-conflict period? evidence from the SVAR and nonlinear ARDL models
( Taylor & Francis , 2023 , Article)This paper explores the viability of the fiscal policy in the reconstruction of the Syrian economy. We use the Structural VAR estimation technique to assess the response of real GDP to shocks in government expenditures and ... -
Can human development and political stability improve environmental quality? New evidence from the MENA region
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)We investigate the effects of human development and political stability on environmental quality and examine whether they are viable tools for improving environmental policies. The literature finds that countries can reduce ... -
Can remittances alleviate energy poverty in developing countries? New evidence from panel data
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Universal energy access in developing countries is a key ingredient to achieve sustainable economic growth and social welfare. Therefore, it is of paramount importance for policymakers to identify potential new factors to ... -
Do economic downturns affect air pollution? Evidence from the global financial crisis
( Routledge , 2021 , Article)This paper investigates the impact of the 2008 global financial crisis on CO2 emissions within the Environmental Kuznets Curve hypothesis framework. Using a sample of 68 countries for the period 1960 to 2014, we unveil ... -
Do Exchange Rate Changes Improve the Trade Balance in GCC Countries: Evidence from Nonlinear Panel Cointegration
( Routledge , 2022 , Article)This study examines the asymmetric impact of the nominal effective exchange rate (NEER) on the trade balance in GCC countries over the period of 2000:Q1 to 2017:Q4. The empirical findings of the nonlinear pooled mean group ... -
Do labor remittance outflows retard economic growth in Qatar? Evidence from nonlinear cointegration
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)This paper explores the effects of remittance outflows on real GDP per capita in the Qatar economy. While few works investigated the impact of remittance outflows on economic growth for remitting countries, they did not ... -
Do supply chain pressures affect consumer prices in major economies? New evidence from time-varying causality analysis
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)This study explores the dynamic causality between the consumer price index and supply chain pressure index in two large economies. Despite extensive research into the role of supply chains at the firm level, the literature ... -
Does Official development assistance for health from developed countries displace government health expenditure in sub-saharan countries?
( Economics Bulletin , 2016 , Article)This paper empirically examines the foreign aid fungibility in the health sector of 45 Sub-Saharan countries over the period of 1995-2012. The aim of the study is to investigate the effect of foreign health aid on government ... -
Does trade openness mitigate environmental degradation in Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries? Implications for achieving sustainable development
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2024 , Article)The link between trade openness and CO2 emissions is a key research focus in times of pressing global sustainability needs and ongoing climate change discussions. In this study, we address the critical issue of the impact ... -
The effects of food affordability on life expectancy in emerging countries
( John Wiley and Sons , 2024 , Article)The relationship between food prices and life expectancy in emerging countries has significant implications for public health and socioeconomic development in these regions. This study examines this relationship using a ... -
Examining the impact of ecological deficit on life expectancy in GCC countries: a nonlinear panel data investigation
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have witnessed remarkable economic growth over recent decades. Arguably, this progress of these major oil and natural gas producers has come to the detriment of the environment ... -
Factors influencing asymmetries in Saudi Arabia's housing market
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)The article aims to examine the determinants of the asymmetries in the housing prices index (HPI) in 13 Saudi Arabian administrative regions. The authors employ a panel Vector Auto-regressions during the period 2014Q1-2023Q4 ... -
High Tire Services—Transitioning From ESG Disclosure to GRI Disclosure Standards
( SAGE Publications: SAGE Business Cases Originals , 2025 , Book)This business case provides an overview of the potential alignment between environmental, social, and governance (ESG) concepts and implementation of Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards. The general importance of ...
