In 2016, some 55 economies introduced at least 112 measures affecting foreign investment. Two thirds of these measures sought to liberalise, promote and facilitate new investment (falling since 2016). Almost a third of these measures are new restrictions (increasing since 2016). Restrictive...

Environmental pollution is an emerging issue in many developing countries and its mitigation is increasingly being integrated into national development policies. One approach to mitigate the problem is by implement pollution control policies in the form of pollution tax or clean technology...

The purpose of this study is to demonstrate that African perceptions of donor agencies such as China may differ from country to country, and are informed by elements such as the country of origin, the knowledge base and orientation towards China. China has been a longstanding partner of Africa...

This article aims to analyze and characterize the primary legal instruments used in the oil industry, with a particular focus on the contractual models that govern hydrocarbon exploration and production operations. It offers a classification of Joint Ventures, a cooperative mechanism that...

This paper conducts an in-depth analysis of the various economic and social determinants that have shaped Bangladesh's developmental journey. It traces the country's evolution, from its pre-independence struggles to its post-independence recovery, resilience, and eventual emergence as a...

This paper investigates the impacts of inflation, trade openness and exchange rate on foreign direct investment (FDI) in Bangladesh, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Philippines, and Turkey.Johansen-Juselius (1988) procedure is applied to test the cointegration relationship among the...

Following the recent regime change, Afghanistan is at a crossroads. Economic growth and international trade are key to its stability, yet many obstacles stand in its way. The study investigates the domestic, legal and regulatory landscape to understand the criticality of Afghanistan's regulatory...

This paper examines the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russo-Ukrainian war on FDI in central and eastern European countries (CEECs) from 2020Q1 to 2022Q2. Using the panel quantile regression, it finds that COVID-19 and the conflict had a detrimental impact on the largest FDI recipient...

Trade Variations Due to Distance and Delaying Costs across Time Zones Abstract This paper constructs a competitive trade model involving two nations, with distinct time zone locations. Our results suggest that geographical distance could positively impact service trade, in contrast to its...

Foreign direct investment is a critical and leading effective component of economic growth and is influenced by many economic, political and cultural factors. Foreign direct investment is a major form of international capital transfer and has increased substantially over the last decades as a...