Abstract:
This study examines the relationship between exports and economic growth, with a
particular emphasis on how logistics performance influences this effect. Utilizing balanced
panel data from 2007 to 2018 for selected South Asian economies (Bangladesh, India,
Pakistan, and Sri Lanka), the research employs the endogenous growth model to analyze
this dynamic. The Logistics Performance Index (LPI) serves as the metric for logistics
efficiency. The findings reveal that efficient logistics amplify the positive contribution of
exports to economic growth. Further analysis explores how individual components of the
LPI influence this relationship. The results demonstrate that five out of the six components
significantly enhance the positive impact of exports. Additionally, the study investigates
moderating effects. Innovation, as measured by patents, and institutional quality are found
to strengthen the positive influence of logistics performance on economic growth. This
suggests that a robust combination of strong logistics, innovation, and good institutions
creates a powerful engine for economic expansion.
