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small islands in the Pacific (Kiribati, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu), public investments directed at improving …
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foreign direct investments (FDI) on the labor share. Using country-level panel data for 1980-2010, the study finds that trade …
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This paper investigates sources and determinants of foreign direct investment (FDI) flows to developing Asia using bilateral FDI flows for the period 1990-2005. The Triad (composed of Japan, EU, and the US) has accounted for about 35-40% of FDI inflows to developing Asia in recent years, with...
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While capital flows to emerging markets bring numerous benefits, they are also known to create macroeconomic imbalances (economic overheating, currency overvaluation) and increase financial vulnerabilities (domestic credit growth, bank leverage, foreign currency-denominated lending). But are all...
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This paper assesses the spillover effects of the United States' unconventional monetary policy (i.e., quantitative easing programs adopted during 2008-2014) on the Asian credit market. With a focus on cross-border bank lending, we employed firm-level loan data with regard to the syndicated loan...
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Japan has endeavored to develop its capital Tokyo as one of the top global financial centers for a long time. In 2014, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government presented new initiatives as part of the sustainable economic growth strategies by taking advantage of the global attention given to the 2020...
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We explore the history and current status of green energy finance in Australia and New Zealand. Although both countries have enviable renewable energy resources with a 100% renewable mix considered feasible, the two countries present highly contrasting contexts for energy finance. Currently, and...
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countries that have robust demand, and are complemented by strong institutions and governance, protection of investments, and … dispute resolution mechanisms. In contrast, the other options for green investments should use innovative transactions, risk … lower interest rates and longer tenures for green investments. This paper examines the rationale, mandates, and financing …
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proportional relationship, consistent with the view that Indian imports are mostly manufactured items that may involve polluting … imports and reduce CO2 emissions. Countries that can replace the production of pollution intensive goods by imports will …
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Paris Agreement need to call large sums of new investment, particularly in renewables. If those necessary investments are …
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