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Impact of CEPA on the labor market of Hong Kong
Ching, Steve; Hsiao, Cheng; Wan, Shui Ki - In: China Economic Review 23 (2012) 4, pp. 975-981
A panel data method is used to evaluate the impact of the Closer Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) signed between Mainland China and Hong Kong. Using the time series data of Hong Kong, Austria, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, Taiwan,...
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The Measurement Error Problem in Dynamic Panel Data Analysis: Modeling and GMM Estimation
Biørn, Erik - Økonomisk institutt, Universitetet i Oslo - 2012
The Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) is discussed for handling the joint occurrence of fixed effects and random … is assumed. Two specializations of GMM are considered: (i) using instruments (IVs) in levels for a differenced version of … sample biases and IV quality are illustrated by Monte Carlo simulations. Overall, with respect to bias and IV strength, GMM …
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L'investissement direct étranger facteur d'industrialisation – cas de la zone franc –
Kuikeu, Oscar - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2012
The main aim of this paper is to know if foreign direct investment can be consider like a cause of sub Saharan African export’s dependence against raw materials, and, for this purpose, we have assessed, in panel data, the effect of foreign direct investment in cfa franc zone on her...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011260569
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L'industrialisation par amélioration des infrastructures/technologies et attraction des investissements directs étrangers : cas de la zone franc
Kuikeu, Oscar - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2012
The main aim of this paper is to know if infrastructures/technology and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) can be consider like a cause of sub Saharan African export’s dependence against raw materials, and, for this purpose, we have assessed, in panel data, the effect of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011260968
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The Effect of the Euro on Foreign Direct Investment
Petroulas, Pavlos - Bank of Greece - 2006
In this paper the recent effect of the European Monetary Union on inward FDI-flows is examined. We use a difference-in-differences approach for both a gravity based- as well as a general equilibrium approach. The estimated results show that the introduction of the euro raises inward FDI by 14 to...
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Taxation, Business Environment and FDI Location in OECD Countries
Hajkova, Dana; Nicoletti, Giuseppe; Vartia, Laura; Yoo, … - Economics Department, Organisation de Coopération et … - 2006
This paper assesses the importance of taxation on foreign direct investment contributing to the literature in two ways. First, it relates bilateral FDI among OECD countries over the 1990s to a new set of estimates of corporate tax wedges that include many relevant aspects of FDI taxation....
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Policies and International Integration: Influences on Trade and Foreign Direct Investment
Nicoletti, Giuseppe; Golub, Steve; Hajkova, Dana; … - Economics Department, Organisation de Coopération et … - 2003
This paper assesses the importance of border and non-border policies for global economic integration. The focus is on four widely-advocated policies: removing explicit restrictions to trade and FDI; promoting domestic competition; improving the adaptability of labour markets; and ensuring...
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Foreign direct investment and globalization
Leitão, Nuno Carlos - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2012
theoretical hypotheses on the causes of the FDI. The good results obtained with the GMM system estimator suggest that the building …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011109612
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An Analysis of Host Country Characteristics that Determine FDI in Developing Countries: Recent Panel Data Evidence
Majeed, Muhammad Tariq; Ahmad, Eatzaz - In: Lahore Journal of Economics 14 (2009) 2, pp. 71-96
chosen host country’s characteristics, the model is estimated using the General Method of Moments (GMM) technique. The …
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Dynamics of Labour and Capital Adjustment - A Comparison of Germany and the Netherlands
Polder, Michael; Verick, Sher - Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) - 2004
In this paper we investigate the dynamic adjustment of labour and capital in German and Dutch firms. The Dutch labour market is characterised by greater flexibility in wages and work arrangements in comparison to Germany. These institutional differences imply that employment dynamics in the two...
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