Investigating factors affecting Iran's exports

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Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Science, Arak University, Arak, Iran.

Abstract
One of the most important factors in increasing GDP is exports. Therefore, countries try to increase their exports and thus achieve higher economic growth. Various factors have an effect on exports, and in order to increase exports, these factors must be known and strengthened. Therefore, in this paper, an attempt is made to identify the most important factors affecting Iran's exports. The research method is quantitative and panel data method is used. The time period of the research includes 2000 to 2022. Data are collected from different sources including Central Bank of Iran (CBI), World Development Indicators (WDI), Distance from to (DFT). The data are estimated using EViews software. The results show that the export trade of Iran has positive relationship with the country’s GDP and importing countries’ GDP. Furthermore, it has a negative relationship with distance from Iran to trading partners. Border effects and exchange rate play a significant role in promoting exports of Iran. So these factors have contributed to explaining the success in exports of Iran over the years of past decade. Therefore, it is suggested to the government to strengthen the positive factors affecting the increase in exports, especially the exchange rate.

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