The Effect of Inflation and Unemployment on GDP: Evidence from Bangladesh

Sojib  Bhawmick; Shamima  Akter; Fazlul  Haque

doi:10.48165/sajssh.2023.4407

Authors

Sojib Bhawmick Department of Economics, Dhaka International University, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
Shamima Akter Department of Economics, Dhaka International University, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
Fazlul Haque Department of Sociology, Dhaka International University, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/sajssh.2023.4407

Keywords:

GDP, Inflation, Unemployment, Augmented Dicky-Fuller, Bangladesh

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the impact of inflation and unemployment on GDP in Bangladesh from 1991 to 2021. The study utilizes unit root tests, the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) Bound test, and the Error Correction Model (ECM) to analyze the relationships between these variables. The results indicate that GDP and inflation are stationary at both the level and first difference, while unemployment is stationary at the first difference and at the same time all three variables are stationary at the first difference. The ARDL Bound test reveals that both inflation and unemployment are harmful to GDP, hindering its growth over time. The F-statistics indicate a consistent relationship between the variables. The Error Correction Model shows a high correlation between the variables in both the short- and long-term, accounting for 82% of the equilibrium deviation. The findings suggest that policymakers should pay attention to the levels of inflation and unemployment in the country, as they have a significant impact on GDP growth.

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