The use of VAR models in forecasting and studying the causal relationship between gross domestic product GDPand gross fixed capital formation GFCF in Syria


Abstract in English

This study aims at developing an econometric model based on VAR (Vectorial AutoRegressive) models to predict the gross domestic product GDP in Syria as well as the gross fixed capital formation GFCF, it also aims at studying the effect relationship between them.

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