The effects of real exchange rate on the demand for exports: a case of Malaysian primary commodities

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Export demand for Malaysian products under alternative specifications and estimation procedures was examined in relation with fluctuations in the real exchange rate of the Malaysian dollar (ringgit). The analysis showed that the real exchange rate of the ringgit had a significant effect on the export demand for Malaysian primary commodities. However, the inelastic nature of price and exchange rate indicated that increased export demand resulting from ringgit depreciation was not substantial enough to enhance balance of trade for Malaysia.

Finance, Exports, Foreign exchange, Balance of trade

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Determinants of productivity growth in the Malaysian manufacturing sector

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The Malaysian manufacturing sector has benefited from output growth, foreign investment and exports, which have helped boost productivity between 1986 and 1991. Productivity growth has been generally low during this period. Increasing capital intensity and labor constraints have tended to hamper productivity growth. Industrial policies are needed to help Malaysia achieve higher growth in productivity, and trade policies are not enough on their own.

Productivity, Manufacturing industry, Manufacturing industries, Industrial productivity

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Malaysia's public enterprises: a performance evaluation

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An analysis describing the performance of public enterprises (PEs) in Malaysia is presented. PEs in the country generate one-third of GDP. The analysis evaluates the enterprises based on trends among profitable PEs, return rate trends and comparison with the private sector. It is shown that PEs exhibited low return rates and maximum estimates place production of enterprises at almost 10% of GDP level in 1986.

Evaluation, Government business enterprises, Public enterprises

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