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

Mohammed Yusoff, . and Lee S.M., . (1991) The effects of real exchange rate on the demand for Malaysian exports of primary commodities. [Proceedings Paper]

The empirical evidence from this study suggests that the real exchange rate could only significantly influence the foreign export demand for petroleum and rubber; it could not influence sawlog sawn timber palm oil and tin. But the study also found that the elasticity of demand for these major primary commodities exports are unelastic with respect to their own prices and real exchange rate. These results cost doubt on whether the recent depreciation of ringgit has any significant positive influence toward the improvement in the trade balance of Malaysia

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The empirical evidence from this study suggests that the real exchange rate could only significantly influence the foreign export demand for petroleum and rubber; it could not influence sawlog sawn timber palm oil and tin. But the study also found that the elasticity of demand for these major primary commodities exports are unelastic with respect to their own prices and real exchange rate. These results cost doubt on whether the recent depreciation of ringgit has any significant positive influence toward the improvement in the trade balance of Malaysia

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Item Type:	Proceedings Paper
Additional Information:	11 ref.; Summary En
AGROVOC Term:	TIPO DE CAMBIO
AGROVOC Term:	EXPORTACIONES
AGROVOC Term:	PRODUCTOS AGRICOLAS
Geographical Term:	MALAYSIA
Depositing User:	Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 05:26
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/14858

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