The Impact of Phosphate Exports on Economic Growth

This final-year project takes an in-depth look at the impact of phosphate exports on Tunisia's economic growth from 1998 to 2022. Combining theoretical and practical analyses, the study demonstrates how these exports influence the country's economic dynamics. The results highlight a significant positive correlation between phosphate exports and Tunisian GDP, suggesting that this sector is crucial to economic growth. Recommendations for policy-makers include strengthening infrastructure, improving extraction technologies, and diversifying markets. The study also highlights the need to diversify the economy to ensure sustainable growth and resilience to international market fluctuations. However, it acknowledges limitations linked to data reliability and the lack of analysis of certain external factors. For the future, the study proposes to explore the impact of international prices, conduct international comparisons and integrate environmental sustainability dimensions.