The Mediator Role of Global Connectedness in the Relationship between Logistics Performance and Human Development

Çelebi, Ü., Civelek, M. E. (2018), The Mediator Role Of Global Connectedness In The Relationship Between Logistics Performance And Human Development, BMIJ, (2018), 6(4): 969-980

12 Pages Posted: 27 Feb 2019

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Ümit Çelebi

Istanbul Commerce University

Mustafa Emre Civelek

Antalya Bilim University

Date Written: December 31, 2018

Abstract

Economic growth indicates a decent standard of living but it falls short of explaining human well-being and economic development in the long run. Human development, by being a broader concept, includes not only economic growth but also education and health indicators. It, therefore, better indicates longer term economic development and human well-being of a country. Number of studies already point to a significant relationship between logistics performance and economic growth. This research investigates whether a similar relationship between logistics performance and human development exists and the mediator role of global connectedness, which is related to both concepts. The purpose of this study, therefore, is to examine the mediator role of global connectedness in the relationship between logistics performance and human development. The results of the analysis show that global connectedness plays a partial mediator role in the relationship between logistics performance and human development.

Keywords: Logistics Performance Index, Global Connectedness Index, Human Development Index

JEL Classification: F15, F63, I31

Suggested Citation

Çelebi, Ümit and Civelek, Mustafa Emre, The Mediator Role of Global Connectedness in the Relationship between Logistics Performance and Human Development (December 31, 2018). Çelebi, Ü., Civelek, M. E. (2018), The Mediator Role Of Global Connectedness In The Relationship Between Logistics Performance And Human Development, BMIJ, (2018), 6(4): 969-980, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3332974

Ümit Çelebi

Istanbul Commerce University ( email )

Imrahor Cad. No. 90
Sutluce Beyoglu
Istanbul
Turkey

Mustafa Emre Civelek (Contact Author)

Antalya Bilim University ( email )

Turkey

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