Tunisian - European Integration Factors Evaluation

Abstract

In this paper I propose an evaluation of the Tunisian-European integration process through the study of the Tunisian economic returns convergence with those of its European economic and financial partners. This work is founded on the influence of three fundamental variables on this convergence. I begin with a descriptive study of these variables, and then try to formulate an empirical measurement to evaluate Tunisian-European integration aspects. Results shows that the Tunisian integration fluctuation through the period is mainly due to the country governance problems and not to the economic or financial spheres.

Keywords: Tunisian-European Integration, Convergence, Growth, Returns, Governance, Saving, Investment.