Competition and Productivity in Middle East and Central Asia What Role Do Tariffs Play?

2026

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1) This paper investigates how market competition, trade policies, and institutional reforms impact productivity and economic growth in the Middle East and Central Asia (ME&CA) region.
2) * Examines the evolution of market competition and productivity gaps across ME&CA economies.
* Analyzes the role of tariffs and other policy reforms in shaping competitive dynamics.
* Assesses the link between competition intensity and firm-level productivity and aggregate GDP growth.
3) Competition, Productivity, Tariffs, Middle East and Central Asia, Economic Growth

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