نزاري رفيقهارون الطاهر2024-02-222024-02-222016-06-012588-2430http://dspace.univ-khenchela.dz:4000/handle/123456789/1918The study aims to measure the effect of openness on economic growth for a sample of the South Mediterranean countries for the period 1970-2012, in order to achieve this goal have been relying on the method of analysis of cross-sectional time-series data (Panel Data). Static analysis found that fixed effects model (REM) is most appropriate for the study, this guide on heterogeneity characteristics of cross-sectional and time for those States, and selected parameters for long-term relationship by using the least-squares method identified through (FMOLS) after dynamic analysis results revealed the existence of a co- integration and long relationship and positive growth trade openness and positive foreign direct investment, and is consistent with theories of endogenous growth and some applied studies earlier. The study points out the need for a balance between growths, economic openness, taking into account the economic impacts, social and political.Article