The Effect of Gross Investment on Economic Growth of Palestine

The influence of gross investment on economic growth has been researched by many
economists throughout the world, using different research methods at different times.
However, these studies empirical results are mixed. This study is an attempt to provide
empirical evidence concerning the impact of investment both public and private and some
other independent variables such as foreign direct investment on economic growth in Palestine.
The data used in this study is time series collected from the Palestinian Central Bureau of
Statistics and Palestinian Monetary Authority covering the period between 2005 and 2020. The
empirical results reveal that factors such as foreign direct investment and both private and
public investment have positive and significant effects on economic growth. Finally, the study
provides some useful recommendations based on this study implications.