Contribution of digital transformation to export diversification: Case of Malaysia

  • Nassim KEDDARI University of Bejaia. Algeria
  • Karima TOUATI University of Bejaia. Algeria
Keywords: Digital transformation, Export diversification, Information and Communication Technologies, Malaysia

Abstract

The objective of this article is to examine the impact of digital transformation on export diversification in the case of Malaysia through an econometric modeling based on the multiple regression model using annual data covering the period (1995-2019). The results of the multiple regression show that information and communication technologies positively affect export diversification.

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Published
2022-06-17
How to Cite
KEDDARI , N., & TOUATI , K. (2022). Contribution of digital transformation to export diversification: Case of Malaysia . Dirassat Journal Economic Issue, 13(2), 143-156. https://doi.org/10.34118/djei.v13i2.2155
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