An Analysis of export diversification effects on economic growth in Iran after revolution

The relation between export growth and economic growth has been controversial among economist and policy makers during several last decades. In this study, we introduce a model to test export diversification and economic growth, in Iran after revolution (1980-2005). The findings show that non-oil export has increased and diversified during the three last decades. The export diversification index for some goods has lead to higher export growth. So export diversification especially in non-oil good's has contributed to economic growth.