Effects of African aviation liberalisation on economic freedom, air connectivity and related economic consequences

Tassew  Tolcha; Eric Tchouamou Njoya; Svein  Brathen; Johan  Holmgren

doi:10.1016/j.tranpol.2021.06.002

Effects of African aviation liberalisation on economic freedom, air connectivity and related economic consequences

Tassew Tolcha, Eric Tchouamou Njoya, Svein Brathen, Johan Holmgren

Molde University College

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This article investigates the effects of air transport liberalisation on economic freedom and air connectivity, and the extended effects on economic development. A PLS path modelling estimator, applied to annual data for 52 countries over the period 2011–2019, shows that aviation liberalisation promotes economic freedom and improves air connectivity. The results also reveal that the economic contribution of air transport liberalisation varies across African countries and regions, relative to their levels of economic freedom and air connectivity. It is concluded that removing barriers to trade using air transport, combined with institutions that support economic freedom and the quality of air connectivity, may foster countries’ economic development.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	204-214
Number of pages	11
Journal	Transport Policy
Volume	110
Early online date	5 Jun 2021
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tranpol.2021.06.002
Publication status	Published - 1 Sept 2021

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