Abstract
This study constructs a macro-econometric model to analyze the problems of regions that exhibit dependence on non-renewable resources (e.g. oil). The role of the oil sector in the UAE and the extent to which it subsidizes the rest of the economy is evaluated. The macro-econometric model constructed consists of four sectors, has 25 equations and is evaluated and calibrated employing dynamic simulation techniques. Counter-factual and policy experiments are carried out and the instruments-targets approach is used to analyze the impact of the oil sector. The paper highlights the continued dependence of the UAE economy on oil and the urgency to diversify the economy and securing more non-hydrocarbon sources of revenue.
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Publication Details
Karnik, AV and Fernandes, C, Macro-economic Modeling for an Oil Dependent Economy: An Instruments- Targets Approach for the UAE Economy, Economic Research Forum (ERF) 12th Annual Conference: Reform - Made to Last, Cairo, Egypt, 19-21 December 2005. Original conference information is available here