Determinants of Export Capacity in Transition Countries of Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia

Abstract

The aim of this study is to explore the determinants of export capacity in a sample of Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia.  This study uses data for the years 1990 – 2015. Using fixed effects and random effects estimator we find that economic growth, ICT development and quality of institutions have positive effects on trade facilitation. Therefore, these factors can serve as instruments for export facilitation of local firms.