Kalemli-Ozcan, Sebnem; Alfaro, Laura; Sayek, Selin; … - EconWPA - 2002
In this paper, we examine the various links among foreign direct investment (FDI), financial markets, and economic … growth. We explore whether countries with better financial systems can exploit FDI more efficiently. Empirical analysis …, using crosscountry data between 1975- 1995, shows that FDI alone plays an ambiguous role in contributing to economic growth …