Revealed Comparative Advantage and Export Propensity in Kenya

Abstract

This discussion paper is released under IPAR’s research and policy activities in the Private Sector Development programme. Discussion papers disseminate results and reflections from on-going research activities of the Institute’s programmes which include Agriculture, Business and Finance, Education, Governance, Macroeconomics and Private Sector Development. The objective of the discussion paper series is to present research results quickly to initiate policy dialogue with different stakeholders and encourage prompt application of policy proposals. The findings, interpretations, views, conclusions and policy proposals are of the authors. The ideas and policy suggestions contained in the discussion papers are preliminary. A summary of the key findings and policy proposals is available under the policy brief series