scholarly journals AN ANALYSIS OF THE ECONOMIC DETERMINANTS AND THE QUALITY OF THE INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK AS FACTORS TO ATTRACT FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT IN SOUTHEASTERN EUROPE: THE CASE OF GREECE

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Constantinos CHOROMIDES

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is considered by researchers as a critical factor for economic growth and development since they have shown a positive relationship between FDI and economic growth. The recent economic crisis in the European Union (EU) has brought up again the discussion of the key drivers specific to the attraction of FDI. In addition to strict economic factors the literature emphasizes the role of institutions in a country as determinants in attracting FDI inflows. An analysis of the role that the quality of institutions in attracting FDI has in Greece is attempted using an econometric model on institutional, regulatory, country specific and firm level data. For the purpose of giving a regional dimension in the analysis, and for attempting a comparison of the findings, the analysis focuses besides Greece, in two other Southeastern European countries (SEE), Bulgaria and Romania, being two new member states of the EU.

Foreign direct investment is an investment made by a firm or individual in one country into business interests located in another country. It is one of the most interesting topics in the area of international business and trade. Foreign companies invest directly in fast growing private Indian businesses to take benefits of India. The foreign investors mostly from the urbanized dynamic centers are enhancing international production by investing in resource abundant economies. This shows substantial differences in specifications with little agreement on the set of covariates that are included. The main objective of this FDi are To examine the policy framework of India in relation to foreign direct investment and to analyze the trends and patterns of foreign direct investment in India and to assess the present position of FDI in India This paper empirically attempted to investigate the determinants of foreign direct investment in India. This paper investigates the role of economic structures as determinants of foreign direct investment inflows. The exports has been emerged the most powerful determinant of FDI. This article is to understand the extent to which well functioning economic structures are important drivers of FDI inflows into advanced countries. The Various factors which play a significant role in attracting FDI into a particular state are also examined. It is an appealing concept through which companies progress and enter into new markets as a result of globalization. It has grown that the academic and policymaking worlds have struggled to keep up with the expanding incident. FDI is an engine of economic growth and development of Indian economy but in this respect proper directions are needed to improve the quality of the Indian economy as a whole.


2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-66
Author(s):  
Aditya Febriananta Putra ◽  
Suyanto . ◽  
Irzameingindra Putri Radjamin

Exertions to accelerate development carried out by developing countries in general are oriented towards improving or improving people’s lives. Developing countries are characterized as countries that lack capital, savings and investment. The role of Labor has a significant effect but has a negative impact on economic growth. Agriculture and Service also performance a significant role, despite having a positive impact on economic growth. While other variables, namely Fixed Capital Formation, Foreign Direct Investment, Export, Manufacture, and Fertility showed insignificant results on economic growth.


Author(s):  
Khairunisah Kamsin ◽  
James Alin ◽  
Mori Kogid

This paper examines the role of foreign direct investment (FDI) and capital formation as mechanisms of trade openness for economic growth in Malaysia. This study found that foreign direct investment and capital formation are indicators of trade openness. Thus, this study proposes that policymakers should develop policies so that Malaysia could gain more benefits from trade openness and subsequently, accelerate the country’s economic growth.


2014 ◽  
Vol 220 ◽  
pp. 79-96
Author(s):  
Anh Phạm Thị Hoàng ◽  
Thu Lê Hà

Foreign direct investment (FDI) is an essential source of capital in the gross investment conducive to national economic growth, including the case of Vietnam. Since the 1987 Foreign Investment Law, the country has attracted a large amount of foreign capital, which makes a significant contribution to economic development. This research employs a VAR model to analyze the relationship between FDI and Vietnam’s economic growth. The results suggest that FDI has a positive impact on the latter and vice versa. The research also finds that FDI stimulates export and improves the quality of human resources and technology - important prerequisites for the economic growth.


2018 ◽  
Vol 73 ◽  
pp. 10013
Author(s):  
Suryahani Irma ◽  
Susilowati Indah ◽  
S. B. M. Nugroho

Income inequality is an important issue in Indonesia. Currently the income inequality in Indonesia is worse than in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos, although it is better than the Philippines and China. This study aimed to analyze the influence of economic growth per capita and foreign direct investment on income inequality in Indonesia.The study period was from 2007 to 2016. This study used a multiple linear regression. The results showed that economic growth per capita and foreign direct investmenthad positive influence onincome inequality. Therefore, the role of economic growth per capita and foreign direct investment will remain high in the future.


Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document