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The microeconomic impact of political instability: Firm‐level evidence from Tunisia

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: This paper explores the impact of political instability on firms in the context of Tunisia, which experienced a surge in political instability events after the 2011 Jasmine revolution. Using a new dataset, we show that political instability was a major concern for small and exporting firms as well as those that were operating in the tourism sector, those that suffered from acts of vandalism or arson, and those that were located in the interior region of Tunisia. More importantly, we find strong evidence that political instability was the most damaging constraint to firm growth in Tunisia after the Arab Spring.

Source: Review of Development Economics

DOI: 10.1111/rode.12388

Authors: Samer Matta, Simon Appleton, Michael Bleaney

Institutions: University of Nottingham, University of Nottingham Ningbo China

Language: English

Topic: Global trade and economics

Subfield: General Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2763597183

FWCI: 2.736

Cites: 59

Cited by: 27

Related to: 10