Essays about: "FDI spillover effects"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 18 essays containing the words FDI spillover effects.

  1. 1. The Spillover Effects of Intrastate Conflicts on FDI Flows in Countries Neighbouring the Conflict

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Dylan Savosnick; Kasper With; [2023]
    Keywords : Intrastate Conflict; Foreign Direct Investment FDI ; Spillovers;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to investigate the spillover effect of intrastate wars on neighbouring nations net FDI inflows by categorising battle deaths into different thresholds and regressing FDI on those thresholds. The research design is based on a two-way fixed effects model with country and time fixed effects. READ MORE

  2. 2. Inward FDI and InnovationIn the Context of a Least Developed Country - A single case study on the innovation system of Kigali, Rwanda

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Mette Barten; Aron Holmgren; [2022-07-05]
    Keywords : Foreign direct investment; FDI spillover effects; innovation; innovation systems; innovation capabilities; absorptive capacities; Rwanda; Kigali;

    Abstract : Previous research shows a theoretical debate regarding the relationship between inward FDI and local innovation, where researchers argue for further research with a contextual focus. In the setting of Rwanda and its aspiration to transform from a least developed country to a knowledge-based service economy, this case study aims to understand how local actors perceive the relationship between inward FDI and innovation. READ MORE

  3. 3. The impact of foreign direct investment on economic growth for countries in Latin America

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Clara Wieslander; Evelina Sundin; [2022]
    Keywords : Economic Growth; Latin America; Schumpeterian model; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This paper examines how Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) affects Economic Growth and Total Factor Productivity (TFP) for recipient countries in Latin America. The study investigates whether FDI generates positive spillover effects, leading to a higher increase in TFP than domestic investments. READ MORE

  4. 4. Effects of External Money Inflow on Economic Growth in Pacific Island States

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Chandra Börs; [2021]
    Keywords : External capital; FDI; ODA; Remittances; Economic Growth; Pacific Island Countries; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : External money inflows in form of FDI, ODA, and remittances make up for a substantial share of GDP in PICs. In this dissertation, the effect of external capital inflows on economic growth in receiving countries is evaluated. This study is amongst the first to investigate the interconnected effects of FDI, ODA, and remittances upon output for PICs. READ MORE

  5. 5. FDI, Human Capital and Economic Growth : A panel data analysis of developing countries

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Institutionen för samhällsvetenskaper

    Author : Meskerem Demissie; [2015]
    Keywords : FDI; Human capital; Economic growth; Endogenous growth theory and Panel data analysis;

    Abstract : FDI inflow to developing countries has shown a drastic increase in the past few decades. Accordingly, many policy makers and academics are concerned about policies that attract FDI inflows to enhance economic growth from the positive spillover effects of FDI. READ MORE