Effects of Tourism on GDP in COMESA Countries: Panel Data Approach
Soanandrasana Dalhia Theodorice

Abstract
This study estimates the effect of Tourism on economic growth of nine (9) COMESA countries members during the period of 2003 to 2017, using panel data approach. As result, the Tourism is statistically significant and has a positive effect on economic growth in COMESA countries members. As well, the Tourism sector needs support and directive from the government to have better productive activities in order to avoid its adverse impact on GDP of COMESA countries members.

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