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Benard Mbithi Author

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Subjects of specialization
Non technical trade barriers,Imports verification standards

Affiliation
Kenya Revenue Authority Research Department, University of Nairobi, Kenya

Biography

Benard Mbithi Kenya Revenue Authority Research Department, University of Nairobi, Kenya. His publications include: Shepherd B (2012) The gravity model of international trade: A user guide. United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), USA.

Publications

Review Article Open Access

What Drives Import Flows, Do Import Standards And Verification For Conformity Matter? A Panel Gravity Model for Kenya

Author(s):

Cyrus Mutuku and Benard Mbithi

This study sought to determine the factors that drive import flows into Kenya. It also investigated the effect of imports standards requirements and verification procedures on imports flows. Specifically, the aim was to determine whether import standards are trade catalysts or technical trade barriers. The study used a panel gravity model consisting of 14 countries where Kenya sources 80% of its imports for the period spanning 2012 to 2016 on quarterly basis. Dummy variables were used to capture verification procedures implemented on December 2015, regional integration and sharing of borders. Data was obtained from IMF. Firstly importview more»

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