The Role of Financial Development in the Relationship Between Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Growth: A Nonlinear Approach

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (02) ◽  
pp. 1950009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elya Nabila Abdul Bahri ◽  
Abu Hassan Shaari Md Nor ◽  
Tamat Sarmidi ◽  
Nor Hakimah Haji Mohd Nor
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Foreign Direct Investment ◽  
Financial Development ◽  
Absorptive Capacity ◽  
Direct Investment ◽  
Global Financial Crisis ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Financial development is recognized as an absorptive capacity in the relationship between foreign direct investment (FDI) and economic growth. Therefore, FDI effect on economic growth is contingent with the level of financial development. However, existing studies also show that financial development dampens economic growth through the “too much finance harms economic growth” hypothesis. Hence, there is a question of how far financial development should be developed to optimize the benefits of FDI on economic growth. The novelty of this study is that it reexamines the role of financial development in FDI-growth relationship by including the interaction term between FDI and the nonlinearity of financial development on economic growth in the period following the 2007–2008 Global Financial Crisis. Interestingly, our results demonstrate that the nonlinear relationship of financial development on economic growth is a U-shaped curve by using data from the 2009–2013 period, for 65 developing countries, which contrast the findings from previous studies. The absorptive capacity effects work nonlinearly, in that FDI accelerates growth after reaching a certain level of financial development, and that the positive effect originates from a minimum level. The study thus suggests that the level of financial development needs to be increased since it serves as a form of absorptive capacity enabling the positive growth effects of FDI in the recipient countries.

A Study on the Relationship of Economic Growth, FDI with Environmental Pollution in China

2014 ◽  
Vol 962-965 ◽  
pp. 1975-1978 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hao Chen ◽  
Lin Sun
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Foreign Direct Investment ◽  
Environmental Pollution ◽  
Spatial Correlation ◽  
Direct Investment ◽  
Turning Point ◽  
Spatial Lag ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Based on the spatial correlation of environmental pollution between adjacent regions, the new nonparametric spatial lag models are constructed to study the impacts of economic growth and foreign direct investment (FDI) on the environmental pollution in China. The results indicate that: There exists an inverted "U" shaped relationship between economic growth and environmental pollution and the turning point of the curve is large; there exists a "U" shaped relationship between foreign direct investment and environmental pollution while the turning point of the curve is small.

scholarly journals Unleashing the Indirect Influence of FDI in Environmental Degradation via Financial Development and Economic Growth. New Evidence from Asian Countries

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ghulam Muhmmad Qamri ◽  
Bing Sheng ◽  
Rana Ejaz Ali Khan ◽  
Wasisfah Hanim
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Foreign Direct Investment ◽  
Financial Development ◽  
Environmental Degradation ◽  
Environmental Quality ◽  
Direct Investment ◽  
The Political ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Mediating Role

Abstract Background:Scholars in developed and emerging economies have widely tested the interactions between foreign direct investment, financial development, economic growth and environmental degradation. Despite a number of empirical and review studies, it is not yet wrap up either the associations are negative, positive, direct or indirect. Additionally, minor attention is given to the indirect role of foreign direct investment in environmental degradation; perhaps no study has yet demonstrated the mediating role of financial development and economic growth between foreign direct investment and environmental degradation in Asian economies. Referring to the fragmented outputs and consequences as well as lacking the indirect role, the present study examines the influence of foreign direct investment on environmental degradation with the mediating role of financial development and economic growth. Results:Secondary data of 21 Asian countries from 1980-2018 were gathered from World Bank Indicators and then performed STATA to test the paths. Our findings are slightly different from the studies conducted in developed economies. The results indicate that foreign direct investment significantly improves environmental quality by deteriorating environmental pollution. It also significantly improves economic growth in the selected regions. Surprisingly, our study shows that foreign direct investment has a significant negative influence on financial development in the Asian regions. Both financial development and economic growth significantly negatively influence environmental degradation in Asian regions. However, financial development partially mediates while economic growth does not play any mediating role between foreign direct investment and environmental degradation in the Asian countries. Trade openness and population growth as control factors do not show any significant role in the model. Conclusions:This research recommends policymakers to focus on the inflow of foreign direct investment in order to enhance economic growth and environmental quality. It is strongly suggested for policymakers to attenuate the political intervention (e.g. ensure the political stability) in the inflow of foreign direct investment, so financial resources can be impartially distributed in the industrial sector and thus the nations will have an effective financial development system. Other implications have described.

scholarly journals The Effect of Foreign Direct Investment on Indonesia’s Economic Growth

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 18-24
Author(s):  
Abdul Hadi Ilman
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Foreign Direct Investment ◽  
Direct Investment ◽  
Time Series Data ◽  
Series Data ◽  
Linear Regression Method ◽  
Domestic Investment ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

The relationship of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) on economic growth is one of the most debatable topic in economic. This study is aiming to investigate the impact of FDI on economic growth in Indonesia. This research using linear regression method which base on time series data from 1981 to 2012. A Major finding is there is no special relationship between FDI and economic growth, both directly and indirectly. Moreover, FDI does crowd-in the domestic investment and is no significance evidence to prove that FDI is more efficient on economic growth than domestic investment.

scholarly journals Pakistan's Growth Empirics and Foreign Direct Investment: An Assessment of the Role of Domestic Financial Sector

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 357-367
Author(s):  
Noreen Safdar ◽  
Ruqia Shaheen ◽  
Fouzia Yasmin ◽  
Naureen Afzal
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Foreign Direct Investment ◽  
Financial Development ◽  
Direct Investment ◽  
Time Series Data ◽  
Financial Sector ◽  
Series Data ◽  
Development Index ◽  
Financial Development Index

Purpose: This reseach endeavours to investigate the role of fiancial sector in determining the foreign direct inflows in pakistan. Design/Methodology/Approach: Autoregressive Distributed Lag Model is applied to conclude the nature of linear association among the variables, in this study, we have used time series data over the period 1980-2019 of Pakistan. A financial development index has been created to illustrate the financial development by using Principle Component Analysis (PCA). Robustness of the relation among variables is also checked, and incorporated this in the empirical model. Findings: The findings described very interesting implications, by exhibiting a positive association among FDI and economic growth in the presence of financial sector indicators. These conclusions hold notwithstanding in the presence or absence of Financial development Index. Therefore, the presence of strong financial sector is necessary to attract FDI and to smoothen the economic growth process.Implications/Originality/Value: The role of fiancial sector is indespensible in determining the economic activity. In addition to this, research at hand explore the inclusive nature of the relationships among foreign direct investment (FDI), Financial sector, and economic growth. It exhibits a reflection of the various sources of economic growth.

scholarly journals The Relationship of Economic Growth and Foreign Direct Investment on Financial Development: Empirical Evidence from Palestine

2021 ◽  
pp. 14-35
Author(s):  
Nemer Badwan
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Foreign Direct Investment ◽  
Stock Market ◽  
Financial Development ◽  
Capital Accumulation ◽  
Direct Investment ◽  
Output Growth ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose: The purpose of this research is to investigate the impact and current link between economic growth and foreign direct investment (FDI) on financial development in Palestine, as well as the role of financial development in influencing this relationship. Design/Methodology/Approach: The logical reasoning approach associated with quantitative research was applied in this study, which was backed up by experience and positivism as philosophical viewpoints. Data on economic growth indicators, foreign direct investment (FDI), financial development, and other control variables were also used, spanning the years (1998 to 2019). To determine whether there is an effect and a relationship between economic growth, foreign direct investment (FDI), and financial development in Palestine, Johansen's co-integration analysis method will be used. Results: Johansen's co-integration discovered that economic growth, foreign direct investment (FDI), and financial development have a favourable influence and a Long-Term association. Furthermore, there was a statistically significant relationship between stock market financial development indices and foreign direct investment (FDI). Practical Implications: This study adds to the literature by evaluating whether foreign direct investment (FDI) drives growth through financial development networks and other factors that can drive growth in addition to foreign direct investment (FDI). A well-developed financial market, according to research, will boost the impact of indirect foreign direct investment (FDI) on economic growth. By offering enough liquidity services that increase links between local and global investors, a well-developed stock market will promote capital accumulation activities and output growth. Originality/Value: This study is unique in that it examines the impact and relationship between economic growth and foreign direct investment (FDI) in Palestine on financial development, which must be considered in all developing countries' Long-Term development plans. Simultaneously, this study is a step ahead in examining the relationship between economic growth and foreign direct investment (FDI) in Palestine, as well as their primary function in financial development.

scholarly journals Unleashing the Indirect Influence of FDI in Environmental Degradation via Financial Development and Economic Growth. New Evidence from Asian Countries

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ghulam Muhmmad Qamri ◽  
Bing Sheng ◽  
Rana Ejaz Ali Khan ◽  
Wasisfah Hanim
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Foreign Direct Investment ◽  
Financial Development ◽  
Environmental Degradation ◽  
Environmental Quality ◽  
Direct Investment ◽  
The Political ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Mediating Role

Abstract Background:Scholars in developed and emerging economies have widely tested the interactions between foreign direct investment, financial development, economic growth and environmental degradation. Despite a number of empirical and review studies, it is not yet wrap up either the associations are negative, positive, direct or indirect. Additionally, minor attention is given to the indirect role of foreign direct investment in environmental degradation; perhaps no study has yet demonstrated the mediating role of financial development and economic growth between foreign direct investment and environmental degradation in Asian economies. Referring to the fragmented outputs and consequences as well as lacking the indirect role, the present study examines the influence of foreign direct investment on environmental degradation with the mediating role of financial development and economic growth. Results:Secondary data of 21 Asian countries from 1980-2018 were gathered from World Bank Indicators and then performed STATA to test the paths. Our findings are slightly different from the studies conducted in developed economies. The results indicate that foreign direct investment significantly improves environmental quality by deteriorating environmental pollution. It also significantly improves economic growth in the selected regions. Surprisingly, our study shows that foreign direct investment has a significant negative influence on financial development in the Asian regions. Both financial development and economic growth significantly negatively influence environmental degradation in Asian regions. However, financial development partially mediates while economic growth does not play any mediating role between foreign direct investment and environmental degradation in the Asian countries. Trade openness and population growth as control factors do not show any significant role in the model. Conclusions:This research recommends policymakers to focus on the inflow of foreign direct investment in order to enhance economic growth and environmental quality. It is strongly suggested for policymakers to attenuate the political intervention (e.g. ensure the political stability) in the inflow of foreign direct investment, so financial resources can be impartially distributed in the industrial sector and thus the nations will have an effective financial development system. Other implications have described.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Financial Development and Foreign Direct Investment and its Impact on Economic Growth of Pakistan

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-37
Author(s):  
Muhammad Sibt e Ali ◽  
Usman Ullah Khan ◽  
Dil Jan ◽  
Sabiha Parveen
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Foreign Direct Investment ◽  
Financial Development ◽  
Direct Investment ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Trade Openness ◽  
Economic Prosperity ◽  
Distributed Lag ◽  
Autoregressive Distributed Lag ◽  
The Relationship

This research investigates the interaction between foreign direct investment (FDI) and financial development (FD) to promote economic growth in Pakistan for the period 1980 - 2017. Using Autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) bound estimation techniques, the study showed that FDI, trade openness and government expenditures has a significant impact on economic development in Pakistan. More interestingly, it is evident that the interaction effect of FDI and FD has a significant positive impact on economic growth of Pakistan. This research can play an important role in policymaking to boost FDI and FD for the economic prosperity of Pakistan.

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