les cahiers du mecas
Volume 20, Numéro 1, Pages 133-145
2024-06-04

The Effectiveness Of Trade Policy In Promoting Non-fuel Exports In Algeria For The Period 2010-2022: An Analytical Study Based On Foreign Trade Indicators

Authors : Cherrak Nour El Imene Saliha . Bereksi Reguig Rachid .

Abstract

Through our study, we aim to analyze the effectiveness of the trade policy implemented by the state to promote non-hydrocarbon exports. This is done using the economic exposure index and the economic dependency index to determine the extent of the benefits gained by Algerian non-oil exports. Simultaneously, we assess the ability and efficiency of economic sectors in exporting. Based on this, we can identify the success or failure of the trade policy in Algeria to develop an export-oriented development strategy for the future. We have concluded that Algeria's heavy reliance on hydrocarbons has equally contributed to the inefficiency of trade policies in promoting exports, rendering them temporary remedies rather than sustainable solutions for the country's economy.

Keywords

Trade policy ; exports ; economic exposure index ; economic dependency index ; revealed comparative advantage