Factores determinantes en las exportaciones no petroleras del Ecuador, período 2012 – 2021.

Abstract

The objective of this research is to analyze the determining factors in Ecuador's non-oil exports, period 2012 - 2021. The starting point was the persistent deficit of about $ 4,000 million in its non-oil trade balance for many years. It is expected that the findings of this research will contribute to strengthen the competitiveness of the export sector, stimulating the generation of employment, attracting investments and generating a positive impact on Ecuador's economic and social development. For data collection, a deductive methodology was applied, with a quantitative approach, descriptive and correlational in scope, based on a multiple regression analysis, applied to non-oil exports as the dependent variable, and to the independent variables defined as: GDP, exchange rate, price, foreign investment and the productivity index. Based on the application of this analysis it was possible to identify the determining factor and, from that, to conclude and recommend strategies for the diversification of the exportable supply.