Study of the reality of economic diversification in Algeria for the period 2000-2022, using the Herfindahl-Hirschman index

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Economic diversification, the Herfindahl-Hirschman index, gross domestic product, Algerian economy, Economic sectors

Abstract

This study aims to shed light on the path of economic diversification during the period 2000-2022, based on the Herfindahl-Hirschman coefficient, by measuring the extent of na-tional economic diversification of macroeconomic indicators that reflect economic perfor-mance, namely "gross domestic product, export and import structure, public budgets reve-nues, and gross fixed capital formation." The study concluded that Algeria still relies heavily on oil revenues and that the embodied diversification policy has not yielded the desired re-sult despite the efforts made by Algeria to diversify its economy. It is necessary to develop a comprehensive national program to stimulate economic sectors. The agricultural sector is proposed as a potential avenue for diversifying the Algerian economy. Utilizing the implica-tions of the research include specific recommendations, notably that one sector should not be maintained by international innovation and technology.

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Published

2025-04-21

How to Cite

Saouli, Y. (2025). Study of the reality of economic diversification in Algeria for the period 2000-2022, using the Herfindahl-Hirschman index. International Journal of Economic Perspectives, 19(4), 1494–1506. Retrieved from http://ijeponline.org/index.php/journal/article/view/937

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Vol. 19 No. 4 (2025)

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