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1. The Impact of Perceived Corruption Index on Foreign Direct Investments in Africa
University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionenAbstract : This thesis evaluates the impact of corruption perception index (CPI) on foreign direct investment (FDI) flows from China and 34 OECD source countries to 54 African host countries using the gravitational model. China is of particular interest as it has become Africa’s largest trading partner as well as the greatest investor among the developing countries in Africa, in addition to Chinese firms having increased their presence in African countries rich in natural resources and poor infrastructure where the scope of corruption is considerable. READ MORE
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2. Foregin Direct Investment and competition from low wage countries
University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionenAbstract : Foregin Direct Investment, FDI is often seen to be an important factor to economic growth across the globe. It gives Multinational Enterprises the opportunity to come closer to their customers, but also a chance to achieve economies of scale. READ MORE
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3. Every Flow Must Have Its Ebb - The Impact of the Financial Crisis on FDI Flows: A Comparison Between Euro and Non-Euro Countries
University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionenAbstract : Previous research has found that the euro increases FDI flows, yet the evidence of to what extent the EMU membership enhances FDI flows differs between studies. This thesis aims to estimate the impact the financial crisis has had on FDI flows and to further compare the impact the crisis has had on the euro countries to non-euro countries. READ MORE
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4. Does China’s Growing Economic Engagement Hamper Intra-regional Trade in ECOWAS?
University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionenAbstract : The rapid growth of China’s economic influence in the Economic Community of Western Africa (ECOWAS) in recent decades has raised concerns about its impact on many aspects of economic development in the region. One issue is the potential negative impact on intra-regional trade, as the influx of Chinese imports could harm local industries while the growing commodity exports to China could reinforce resource dependency. READ MORE
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5. Governance and Foreign Direct Investments : A panel gravity approach on emerging markets
University essay from Umeå universitet/NationalekonomiAbstract : It is widely argued that a country’s economic performance is determined by its institutional quality. This study utilizes six governance indicators to examine what role they play in attracting foreign direct investments (FDI) net inflows into emerging markets. READ MORE