This paper explores the impact of high public debt on long-run economic growth. The
analysis, based on a panel of advanced and emerging economies over almost four …

The quality of governance, and in particular of the control of corruption and the level of
democracy, is tested as a factor influencing the relationship between external debt …

This paper assesses the non linear impact of external debt on growth using panel data for
93developing countries. The estimates support a non-linear, hump-shaped relationship …

The recent global financial crisis has led to an unprecedented increase in public debt across
the world, raising serious concerns about its economic impact. This paper examines the …

The financial crisis has re-ignited the fierce debate about the merits of financial globalization
and its implications for growth, especially for developing countries. The empirical literature …

This study examines the relation between private capital flows and economic growth in
Africa during the period 1990–2007. We estimate the empirical relation with a panel …

Do highly indebted countries suffer from a debt overhang? Can debt relief foster their growth
rates? To answer these important questions, this article looks at how the debt-growth …

Purpose The purpose of this study is to seek to re-examine the threshold effects of public
debt on economic growth in Africa. Design/methodology/approach This study applies panel …

The paper attempts to empirically explore the transmission mechanism regarding the short-
term impact of public debt and growth. We examine and evaluate the direct effect of higher …

This study aims at examining the debt threshold effects on economic growth in Africa. Non‐
dynamic and dynamic panel threshold regression approaches are used. The findings …