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SciPap-1719
Effect of International Tourism on Poverty: Evidence from Developing and Emerging Countries
by
Le Thanh Tung 1,* 
and Pham Nang Thang 2
1 Faculty of Economics and Public Management, Ho Chi Minh City Open University, 35-37 Ho Hao Hon Street, Co Giang Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 7000000, Viet Nam
2 Faculty of Economics and Public Management, Ho Chi Minh City Open University, 35-37 Ho Hao Hon Street, Co Giang Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 7000000, Viet Nam
* Authors to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract: This article aims to determine the impact of international tourism on poverty in 28 developing and emerging countries from 2005-2020. The Driscoll-Kraay standard errors method was used in the quantitative analysis. Unlike previous studies, this study provides concrete answers to conflicting debates about tourism development and poverty reduction. Our results robustly conclude that international tourism helps to reduce poverty perspective in countries. Specifically, more enormous tourism revenues and higher numbers of international tourists will lead to lower poverty rates in host countries. In addition, the results also emphasize the role of institutional quality in poverty reduction. Research shows that good institutions in the host country help reduce poverty. These findings may provide policy implications regarding future tourism development and poverty reduction in developing countries and emerging economies.
Keywords: Developing Countries, International Tourist, Tourism Revenue, Poverty Reduction, Institutional Quality
JEL classification: I32 - Measurement and Analysis of Poverty, O11 - Macroeconomic Analyses of Economic Development, O19 - International Linkages to Development • Role of International Organizations
Received: 30 June 2023 / Revised: 5 December 2023 / Accepted: 2 January 2024 / Published: 12 January 2024
