Estimation and Forecasting the Gross Domestic Product´s Growth Rate in Ecuador: a Short-term Vision

• Main Authors: Yadier Alberto Torres−Sánchez, Asterio Denis Barbaru−Grajales, Ramón Rodríguez−Betancourt
• Format: Article
• Language: Spanish
• Published: Universidad de Oriente 2016-12-01
• Series: Anuario de la Facultad de Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales
• Subjects: ARIMA; PIB; tendencia; economía; tasa de crecimiento.
• Online Access: http://revistas.uo.edu.cu/index.php/aeco/article/view/1930

Ecuador is the seventh largest economy in Latin America. From 2000 to 2012, the country has been expanding at an average rate of 1,15 % on a quarter over quarter basis, mostly due to a rise in exports. Ecuador´s economy is highly dependent on oil exports. In order to reach its full growth potential, the country needs to reduce its dependence on oil revenue; increase the tax base; achieve political stability and reduce the levels of poverty and inequality. The main objective of this research is specifically marked in estimate and forecast the Gross Domestic Product´s Growth Rate in Ecuador, applying for this Box – Jenkins´ Methodology for ARIMA models. It was obtained a forecast of 3,96 % approximately, that represents a logical result according with the time series.