during the 1990s in an attempt to expand FDI inflows. Although the theory on the subject predicts a positive relationship … between the inflow of FDI and the conclusion of these agreements, the empirical literature is not conclusive about what … impacts TBIs have on FDI, making uncertain the effects that these agreements have had on investment decisions in the region …

We use a modified gravity model to estimate the relationship between trade and foreign direct investment (FDI) in the … inward FDI. Distance (reflecting remoteness and transport costs) and political instability are confirmed to be significant … determinants of FDI to SADC. We discern differences in the patterns and determinants of FDI to SADC, whether it is from the USA and …

The research delves into the determinants of inward FDI to Colombia in the context of economic integration promoted by … the country more attractive to foreign direct investment (FDI), in a framework of fiscal discipline and a stable economic … environment for economic growth, albeit characterised by complex institutional conditions. Government reforms have revitalized FDI …

FDI is important in building a sustainable and diversified knowledge-based UAE economy. The stock of FDI grew at an …. FDI flows have not recovered from the global financial crises. Most FDI stock is concentrated in finance, construction …, and real estate. Recent greenfield FDI is concentrated in construction, while more than half of top M&A deals took place …

This article examines trends and patterns of intra-regional foreign direct investment (FDI) in South Asia, with a focus … policy reforms. The empirical evidence pieced together from scattered sources suggests that horizontal (market seeking) FDI … has continued to dominate South Asian intra-regional FDI, with a significant shift in recent years in favour of services …

global patterns of foreign direct investment (FDI). Compared to previous studies, we use bilateral FDI positions with a much … suggested by theories on FDI determinants. We find the gravity model to achieve the best theory-consistent out …-of-sample prediction, particularly when parameter heterogeneity of South and North FDI is allowed for. Controlling for surrounding market …

global patterns of foreign direct investment (FDI). Compared to previous studies, we use bilateral FDI positions with a much … suggested by theories on FDI determinants. We find the gravity model to achieve the best theory-consistent out …-of-sample prediction, particularly when parameter heterogeneity of South and North FDI is allowed for. Controlling for surrounding market …

While the recent increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) to African countries is a welcome development, the … the impact of FDI on development is through its effects on domestic factor markets, especially domestic investment and … employment. In this context, this study analyses the two-way linkages between FDI and domestic investment in Sub-Saharan Africa …

The amount of FDI inflows and the foreign investors' perception of the business environment in Romania underwent a … country of origin of FDI in Romania, reinvested and repatriated profits, the impact on trade balance, as well as the FDI … contribution index and inward FDI attraction index. Starting from a brief overview of FDI inflows in Romania, the paper highlights …