Essays about: "fdi on economic growth"

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  1. 11. 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

  3. 12. 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

  4. 13. Foreign Direct Investment and Welfare: Is Sub-Saharan Africa Different?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Aida Ranjkeshan; [2021]
    Keywords : Sub-Saharan Africa; Foreign Direct Investment; Poverty; Human Development; HDI; Fixed Effects; General Method of Moments; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is often considered to be favorable to long-run economic growth and has in recent years been promoted as a poverty-reducing tool. Although FDI to developing countries has increased rapidly in recent decades, Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has been unsuccessful in attracting large inflows of FDI. READ MORE

  5. 14. Tanzania’s Perception of Scandinavian Investments in Tanzanian SMEs

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

    Author : Luise Kaufmann; [2021]
    Keywords : Tanzanian SMEs; Scandinavian investors; perception of investments; survival and growth; Tanzanian regulations;

    Abstract : Tanzania is developing and their small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can support economic, social, and technological development. Foreign direct investments (FDI) help Tanzania to sustain its businesses financially. How Tanzanian SMEs perceive the dependence on other countries' investors is unclear. READ MORE

  6. 15. Capital flows during times of crises : A study of 21st century economic crises and their impact on FDI-flows

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Repeta Andreas; Palm Carl; [2021]
    Keywords : Capital Flows; Foreign Direct Investment; Economic cycles; Great Recession; SARS-CoV-19 pandemic;

    Abstract : Foreign direct investment has been sharply affected by the global SARS-CoV-19 pandemic, as quarantine measures have decimated global trade, aviation and domestic economies through lockdowns which have wreaked havoc on markets. Macroeconomic indicators including GDP growth rates, unemployment, business confidence, consumer confidence, retail sales and inflation have all been negatively affected due to the simultaneous supply & demand shock caused by the pandemic. READ MORE