Elininating Human poverty: Macroeconomic and social policies for equitable growth in Viet Nam
Authors: Dung Thi My Tran, Oanh Thi Kim Thai, Thoa Thi Thu Nguyen, Trinh Huu Nguyen, Thuy Ngoc Phung
International Journal of Economics and Finace studies
: 15 : 205-223
Publishing year: 9/2023
The concept of equitable growth is gaining traction in developing nations. It is
recognised that simply increasing economic growth does not always lead to equitable
improvements for society as a whole. Therefore, effective government policies are
necessary to ensure equitable outcomes. This study examines the impact of various
social and macroeconomic policies on equitable growth in Vietnam from 1998 to 2022.
Preliminary unit root testing reveals a varied degree of integration among the data series.
The ARDL Bound Testing approach is used for analysis. The study's short-term results
indicate that government expenditures, interest rates, and health expenditures all have a
significant and positive influence on equitable growth. Similar results are also evident
over an extended period of time. The short and long run estimations reveal that trade
openness has a positive impact on equitable growth, while labour force participation
and inflation have a negative impact. These findings are contingent upon controlling for
other variables. The study recommends the promotion of targeted and inclusive social
and macroeconomic policies based on the results.
Equitable Growth; Macroeconomic and Social Policies; Vietnam; ARDL Bound Testing Approach