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1. 1. Economic openness and income growth in Africa : A study on the impact of economic openness on income growth in African countries in the period from 2010 to 2020

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Nationalekonomi

   Author : Abdelhaleem Hassan; [2024]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Purpose: The objective of this investigation is to analyze the correlation between economic openness and income growth in African nations, elucidating the potential impact of liberalized economic measures on the economic development and prosperity of countries across the continent. Design/Methodology/Approach: The research employs a quantitative methodology, utilizing panel data spanning eleven years, to scrutinize the correlation between economic openness and income growth in Africa. READ MORE

3. 2. Determinants of FDI in Africa: The role of agglomeration in Africa´s performance of attracting FDI

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Safahati Adinda; [2018]
   Keywords : Foreign direct investment; Determinants of FDI; Agglomeration forces; African countries; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Abstract Acknowledging the macro- and microeconomic importance of foreign direct investment (FDI), this paper aims at examining the determinants, in particular how the agglomeration forces determine the inward FDI in Africa. A comprehension of these determinants is important in order to maintain the positive development and improve the performance of attracting FDI in Africa. READ MORE

4. 3. Chinese OFDI in Africa. A firm-level analysis of Chinese investments in Sub-Saharan Africa

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Lina Åhl; Mika Lönnbro Fukino; [2014-08-12]
   Keywords : China; Africa; FDI; OFDI; motives; economic development;

   Abstract : As a result of the widespread globalization, historically separated markets have merged into one global marketplace and consequently MNEs have been able to disperse their operations abroad. Over the past decades, there has been a shift in the FDI pattern as flows now originate from developing and emerging economies, in particular from China. READ MORE

5. 4. The effect of foreign direct investments on human development in the region of sub-saharan Africa

   University essay from Institutionen för samhällsvetenskap

   Author : Niclas Boman; [2011]
   Keywords : FDI; foreign direct investment; HDI; human development; economic growth; FDI; direct investeringar; HDI; ekonomisk tillväxt;

   Abstract : This paper aims to explore the relationship between Foreign Direct Investments and the standard of living in terms of the Human Development Index in the region of Sub-Saharan Africa. The theory of economic growth is based on Solow. READ MORE

6. 5. The Role of FDI and Openness to Trade in Economic Growth : A study of Africa and Asia

   University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Nationalekonomi

   Author : Maria Beradovic; Jeanette Hennix; [2008]
   Keywords : FDI; International Trade; Trade Openness; Economic Growth; Endogenous Growth Model; Africa; Asia; Utländska Direktinvesteringar; Internationell Handel; Frihandel; Ekonomisk Tillväxt; Endogen Tillväxtteori; Afrika; Asien;

   Abstract : Economic growth from a globalisation point of view is seen as being impacted to a large extent by two phenomena – foreign direct investments (FDI) and trade. FDI brings many positive spillovers such as technological progress and increases in human capital. READ MORE