Diagnosing the Dutch disease in Algeria and methods of addressing it to achieve economic diversification during the period 2000-2023

Authors

  • Khadidja Bouaita Bordj BouArrerid University, Laboratory of studies and research in rural development (Algeria)
  • Walid Laib Bordj BouArreridj University, LIZENRU Laboratory (Algeria)

Keywords:

Dutch disease, impact of spending, impact of resource movement, economic diversification, Algerian economy

Abstract

The aim of this study is to examine the symptoms of Dutch Disease in Algeria from 2000 to 2021 and try to find solutions capable of getting the country out of the cycle imposed by infection with this disease. The researchers relied on the descriptive analytical approach through a descriptive study of some previous international experiences that were addressed by research and studies, at the same time they share with Algeria the availability of resources and weak economic diversification. To understand this phenomenon, economic data were analyzed using several macroeconomic indicators. The study found clear evidence that the country’s economy was affected by the Dutch Disease, which enabled the achievement of economic diversification, confirmed by high inflation rates and the exploitation of oil incomes to finance the non-reciprocal sector, which has made it flourish at the expense of the exchange sector. The value of the study lies in the fact that it spotlighting the symptoms that confirms the factors which affects the economy in general from the Dutch disease, Despite that  there are other symptoms that deals otherwise with this phenomenon that does not exist.

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Published

20-12-2024

How to Cite

Bouaita, K., & Laib, W. (2024). Diagnosing the Dutch disease in Algeria and methods of addressing it to achieve economic diversification during the period 2000-2023. The International Tax Journal, 51(6), 250–263. Retrieved from https://internationaltaxjournal.online/index.php/itj/article/view/33

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