Pei-Tha Gan

Dr. Pei-Tha Gan

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Academic Career Length

14Years (2013-Present)

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24 December 2019 in Research in World Economy
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YTYan-Teng Tan
Yan-Teng Tan
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MHMohd Yahya Mohd Hussin
Mohd Yahya Mohd Hussin
NRNorimah Ramli
Norimah Ramli
A remarkable feature of empirical studies is that not many research works investigate the relation between human development and tourism. Although gross domestic product may replace human development to measure economy progress and human well-being in relation to tourism, however, this definition, is narrow, limits to economic side, and ignores the social and cultural factors. To overcome this shortcoming, this study examines the relationship between human development, tourism and economic growth in Malaysia. By using different cointegration approaches, the results indicate that tourism is positively related to human development in the long run. The finding suggests that the known relationship may serve as a guide to policy makers to achieve better development of social and cultural in order to promote the growth.
1 October 2014 in Economic Modelling
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13 March 2013 in Computational Economics
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1 January 2025 in Economy of regions
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SUSultan Idris Education University
Sultan Idris Education University
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Y.-T. Tan
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FHF. S. A. Hadi
F. S. A. Hadi
AGAwadh Ahmed Mohammed Gamal
Awadh Ahmed Mohammed Gamal
Tourism can serve as a driver of economic development, but economic growth does not always lead to better human development outcomes. This is particularly evident in post-pandemic tourism when analyzed through the Human Development Index. Supporting Amartya Sen’s argument that well-being should not be measured by income alone, this paper evaluates the impact of tourism within the capability approach. The analysis extends beyond economic indicators to incorporate health, education, and living standards, offering a more comprehensive view of well-being. Focusing on ASEAN 5 countries, the study finds a significant long-term relationship between tourism and human development. Panel cointegration analysis shows that increased tourism activity enhances key human development indicators, particularly healthcare, education, and overall living standards. A well-developed tourism sector can thus contribute to broader societal well-being, aligning with Sen’s emphasis on expanding individual capabilities and improving quality of life. The study advocates for tourism strategies that prioritize human development alongside economic gains, fostering a healthier and more prosperous society. It also presents policy implications and recommendations for promoting tourism in ASEAN 5, addressing gaps in existing literature. Future research could explore whether similar relationships hold across different tourism sectors, such as eco-tourism, medical tourism, and sports tourism.
28 January 2025 in Asian Economic and Financial Review
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AGAwadh Ahmed Mohammed Gamal
Awadh Ahmed Mohammed Gamal
SSSultan Ali Mohammed Salem
Sultan Ali Mohammed Salem
JDJoseph David
Joseph David
PGPei-Tha Gan
Pei-Tha Gan
KVK Kuperan Viswanathan
K Kuperan Viswanathan
Utilizing a nonlinear autoregressive distributed lag (NARDL) model, the goal of this study is to find out if the shadow economy's (SE) effect on Malaysia's economic growth is not linear from 1970 to 2022. This model uniquely identifies potential nonlinearities or asymmetries in the relationship between SE and growth. The results of the bounds tests show that there is a strong long-term link between economic growth and both good and bad changes in the SE, as well as variables like inflation, urban population growth in cities, financial development, and economic uncertainty. Furthermore, the results indicate that the SE’s influence on growth is nonlinear, both in the short and long term. In particular, both growing and shrinking the SE have positive effects on growth, but growing the SE has a bigger long-term effect than shrinking it. Conversely, in the short term, reductions in the SE’s size have a greater impact. Additionally, inflation, urban population growth, financial development, and economic uncertainties emerge as key determinants of growth across both time horizons. These findings suggest the need for policies that reduce the size of the shadow economy and encourage the shift from informal to formal economic activities to foster sustained economic growth.
3 July 2013 in Business and Economic Research
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FMFidlizan Muhammad
Fidlizan Muhammad
MHMohd Yahya Mohd Hussin
Mohd Yahya Mohd Hussin
ARAzila Abdul Razak
Azila Abdul Razak
NRNorimah Rambeli
Norimah Rambeli
PGPei-Tha Gan
Pei-Tha Gan
The Relationship between Macroeconomic Variables and Passenger Vehicle Sales in Malaysia