The nexus between governance quality and economic growth of Malaysia: Short- and long-run analyses

Saizal Pinjaman and Mohamad Afifi Mat Thani and Syamsul Hadi and Mohd. Allif Anwar Abu Bakar (2025) The nexus between governance quality and economic growth of Malaysia: Short- and long-run analyses. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 9. pp. 115-129. ISSN 2454-6186

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Abstract

This study investigates the impact of governance quality on Malaysia’s economic growth from 2000 to 2021, focusing on six World Governance Indicators (WGI): voice and accountability, political stability, government effectiveness, regulatory quality, rule of law, and control of corruption. Despite Malaysia’s significant economic progress, the relationship between governance quality and growth remains underexplored, particularly in terms of long-run and short-run dynamics. Using the cointegration and error correction models, the study examines the short-run and long-run relationships between governance indicators and real GDP. The findings reveal that political stability and government effectiveness have significant positive long-run impacts on real GDP, emphasizing their critical role in fostering economic growth. However, regulatory quality and rule of law, while positively correlated, are statistically insignificant in the long run, suggesting that their benefits may take longer to materialize. Control of corruption shows a counterintuitive negative long-run relationship, likely due to transitional costs of anti-corruption measures. In the short run, most governance indicators significantly influence real GDP, with the error correction term confirming a robust adjustment toward long-run equilibrium. The study recommends prioritizing political stability and government effectiveness while implementing sustained reforms to enhance regulatory quality, rule of law, and anticorruption measures. Policymakers should adopt a holistic approach to governance reforms, ensuring transparency, accountability, and institutional efficiency to support Malaysia’s long-term economic growth and resilience. These insights are crucial for aligning governance strategies with Malaysia’s development goals under initiatives like the Shared Prosperity Vision 2030.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Economic Growth, Governance Quality, Short- and Long-Run Relationships
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HC Economic history and conditions > HC10-1085 Economic history and conditions H Social Sciences > HJ Public Finance > HJ9-9940 Public finance > HJ7461-7980 Expenditures. Government spending
Department:	FACULTY > Faculty of Business, Economics and Accounting
Depositing User:	SITI AZIZAH BINTI IDRIS -
Date Deposited:	27 May 2025 09:37
Last Modified:	27 May 2025 09:37
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/43933

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