How Mobiles Affect International Trade, FDI and Economic Growth: Comparative Analysis of Income Level

ABSTRACT Mobile is a key sector promoting international trade, FDI and economic growth in the modern era. The objective of this paper is to examine the dynamic nexus between Mobile, trade, FDI and economic growth by employing a panel vector error correction model. Empirical results suggest that Mobile has more positively contributed to international trade in the low income country group than other groups, and it has a more positive impact on FDI inflow in the higher-income country group than other groups, it has a more powerful impact on economic growth in the middle-income country group than other groups.