Does financial integration drive export diversification? Evidence from a cross-country analysis

Jangam, B.P and Akram, V. (2021) Does financial integration drive export diversification? Evidence from a cross-country analysis. Journal of Financial Economic Policy, 13 (1). pp. 45-61. ISSN 1757-6385

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Abstract

Abstract Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the nexus between financial integration and export diversification. Design/methodology/approach The authors consider 96 economies spanning over the period 1995-2014. To provide broader insights, the authors categorize 96 economies into developed, developing, high and low diversified panels. Both volume and equity-based measures of financial integration are used. The generalized method of moments (GMM) method is used to analyze the link between financial integration and export diversification. Findings The results derived from GMM indicate that financial integration is a vital factor of export diversification. Further, the findings reveal similar conclusions for developed, developing, high and low diversified panels. Research limitations/implications The outcome of this study suggests that promoting the financial integration of markets by lowering the restrictions on capital inflows helps countries to lower the risk and diversify their exports.

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