The Influence of Direct Foreign Investments on Romania’s Economic Growth in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to show that turning Jordan into an economic free zone will lead to a significant increase in foreign investments. This increase, in turn, will lead to an economic growth and to a reduction in the unemployment rate. Jordan is a developing country and any successful investments in the economy sector will have a positive impact on the quality of the social life of its people. This is particularly important now in view of the economic pressure that Jordan is going through as a result of the presence of a huge number of immigrants who have fled the civil wars in neighboring countries.  Methodology: This study has utilized the relevant literature by way of evaluating the benefits of establishing economic free zones in Jordan. Many of the findings are based on analyzing statistical information published by governmental institutions in Jordan. Findings: Jordan offers an attractive investment environment due to the security and stability it enjoys compared with other countries in the Arab region. As such, it has succeeded in establishing new economic free zones through partnership with foreign investors. This has led to a significant increase in the flow of more foreign investments in Jordan. The present study shows that turning the whole of Jordan into an economic free zone will lead to yet a further increase of foreign investments, and hence to more empowerment of the economic sector. Limitations:  The quantitative data available is limited to the years 1999-2007. Value: The findings of this study can be a point of departure for researchers and economic decision-makers in Jordan to prepare economic plans with the purpose of attracting foreign investments and hence promoting economic growth in the country.

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Fundusze Unii Europejskiej w Polsce: dekada doświadczeń

10.31338/1641-2478pe.3.16.3 ◽

2016 ◽

pp. 48-75

Author(s):

Marek Świstak

Keyword(s):

Economic Growth ◽

European Union ◽

Regional Policy ◽

Living Conditions ◽

Small Extent ◽

Foreign Investments ◽

Eu Countries ◽

Policy Objectives ◽

Infrastructure Investments ◽

Polish Economy

The purpose of this article is to summarise more than a decade of Polish participation in the use of European Union Funds. During this period, we have seen an acceleration of economic growth, increasing Polish exports (mainly to EU countries) and a significant inflow of foreign investments. The development, however, have proved to be uneven in nature. The more developed regions gained the most from participation in EU funding, which does not reflect the regional policy objectives. So far, the regional policy in Poland is largely (though not exclusively) focused on investment that could only modernise the Polish economy in a superficial way. Examples are infrastructure investments that only raise living conditions. The ability to use EU funds in strengthening the competitiveness and innovativeness of Polish economy is utilised to a small extent.

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Inwestycje zagraniczne we Francji w dobie globalizacji

Przedsiębiorczość - Edukacja ◽

10.24917/20833296.7.2 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 7 ◽

pp. 24-41

Author(s):

Sławomir Dorocki

Keyword(s):

Economic Growth ◽

International Economic ◽

World Economy ◽

Foreign Capital ◽

External Debt ◽

Regional Differentiation ◽

Foreign Direct Investments ◽

Foreign Investments ◽

The World

The turn of the 20th and 21st centuries brought an intensive increase of international economic connections that were a part of the process of globalization of the world economy. The result of these processes was opening of the countries’ economies which influenced the increase of the role of foreign investments as a factor of economic development of a country. Foreign direct investments (FDI) are nowadays one of the most sought-after forms of foreign capital flow. Foreign investments do not cause external debt. They influence the flow of technology, generate economic growth, contribute to the decrease in unemployment, introduce new management methods, create access to the new markets and generate production infrastructure. The following study presents a short characteristic of foreign investments in France. It analyses regional differentiation of foreign investments in France on the basis of their quantity and in reference to the number of workplaces generated by FDI. Finally, the article presents the factors that have influence on the localization of foreign investments.

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Direct foreign investments as factor of economic growth: the general and special

Economics and Environmental Management ◽

10.17586/2310-1172-2017-10-1-21-27 ◽

2017 ◽

pp. 21-27

Author(s):

K.V. Pavlov ◽

O.V. Nosova ◽

I.V. Mitrofanova ◽

I.V. Korsakova

Keyword(s):

Economic Growth ◽

Foreign Investments

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Effect of International Direct Investments on Jordan’s Economy

International Journal of Business and Management ◽

10.5539/ijbm.v14n2p48 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 14 (2) ◽

pp. 48

Author(s):

Abdul Aziz Saymeh ◽

Marwan Mohammad Abu Orabi

Keyword(s):

Economic Growth ◽

Financial Institutions ◽

Direct Investment ◽

Relevant Information ◽

Annual Reports ◽

Short Term ◽

Foreign Investments ◽

National Economic

The main objective of this research concerns the detailed information advocated by data to the latest developments in the volume of external investments in the Kingdom and their effects on Jordan’s economic growth. The study problem stems from the challenges facing the national economy in general and the role of none Jordanian investments and their effect on upgrading the national economic growth. In this study, researchers have used the descriptive analytical methods through the financial and economic reports and other relevant information available in the annual reports and publications issued by the financial institutions via measuring the effect of international direct investment(IDI) in boosting the national gross domestic product(GDP) in Jordan for 2005-2015 period. Research hypotheses were tested by using Pearson’s correlation formula (IDI) and (GDP). The correlation negative (inverse). Analysis results revealed that the correlation between these investments are not linked to its (GDP) alone, thus, researchers have attributed it to several other variables which might have greater impact on GDP and recommend that Jordan should develop long-term strategies for investments in several productive areas characterized by investment sustainability, rather than directing investments to short-term areas seeking rapid profits. Also taking advantage lessons of successful countries in attracting foreign investments such as Malaysian, Korean and Thai experiences and should encourage specialized studies to examine further variables that might have strong impacts on Jordan's economic growth.

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External Debt, Exchange Rate, Foreign Investments and Economic Growth Inter-Relationships Further Empirical Evidence from Nigeria

Asian Journal of Economics and Empirical Research ◽

10.20448/journal.501.2019.62.101.107 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 101-107

Author(s):

Abina, Praise Adedigba

Keyword(s):

Economic Growth ◽

Exchange Rate ◽

Empirical Evidence ◽

External Debt ◽

Foreign Investments

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Environmental Kuznets Curve and the Pollution-Halo/Haven Hypotheses: An Investigation in Brazilian Municipalities

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13084114 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (8) ◽

pp. 4114

Author(s):

Eduardo Polloni-Silva ◽

Diogo Ferraz ◽

Flávia de Castro Camioto ◽

Daisy Aparecida do Nascimento Rebelatto ◽

Herick Fernando Moralles

Keyword(s):

Economic Growth ◽

Linear Relationship ◽

Co2 Emissions ◽

Policy Implications ◽

Kuznets Curve ◽

Developing Regions ◽

Foreign Investments ◽

Non Linear ◽

Carbon Dioxide Co2 ◽

Unique Dataset

There is much discussion on the non-linear relationship between economic growth and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Additionally, the effects of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) on the environment are ambiguous, as both beneficial (i.e., pollution-halo) and harmful (i.e., pollution-haven) effects were found. Therefore, the literature presents no consensus on either of these topics. This is especially problematic for developing regions, as these regions represent growing economies interested in receiving foreign investments, and their CO2-related research is limited. This study aims to understand the impacts of economic growth and FDI on the CO2 emissions of São Paulo state, Brazil. To perform this study, a unique dataset on regional FDI was built, and 592 municipalities were included. The analyses combine linear and non-linear estimations, and the results suggest a non-linear relationship between Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita and CO2 emissions, along with a negative association between FDI and CO2. Finally, this study discusses possible policy implications and contributes to the international literature.

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Effect of Insecurity on Economic Growth in Nigeria

Journal of Economics and Management Sciences ◽

10.30560/jems.v1n2p69 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. p69

Author(s):

Louis Sevitenyi Nkwatoh ◽

Hiikyaa A. Nathaniel

Keyword(s):

Economic Growth ◽

Vector Autoregressive Model ◽

Economic Activities ◽

Foreign Investments ◽

Economic Growth Rate ◽

Vector Autoregressive ◽

Economic Theories ◽

Negative Effect ◽

The Government ◽

Entire Economy

Many studies in conformity with theoretical underpinnings have shown that insecurity exerts a negative effect on economic growth. This study investigated the effect of insecurity on economic growth in Nigeria. The vector autoregressive model was employed using quarterly data from 2009Q1 to 2016Q4. The major findings show that economic growth and investment activities tend to increase during periods of insecurity. Also the rate of unemployment reduced during periods of insecurity. This implies that insecurity only threatens economic activities with no negative effect on the entire economy as conjectured by various economic theories. Thus, to continuously sustain the Nigeria’s economic growth rate, the government needs to protect domestic and foreign investments by stepping up its national security.

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Reformasi Hukum dan Realisasi Investasi Asing pada Era Presiden Joko Widodo

Undang Jurnal Hukum ◽

10.22437/ujh.3.2.237-266 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 237-266

Author(s):

Nandang Sutrisno ◽

Sigar Aji Poerana

Keyword(s):

Economic Growth ◽

Foreign Investment ◽

External Environment ◽

Foreign Investments ◽

Foreign Investors ◽

Investment Policies ◽

Legal Reforms ◽

Investment Growth ◽

Second Period ◽

Priority Factor

This article discusses two reasearch questions, firstly, whether law reforms on investment by the issuance of policy packages involving massive numbers of regulations during the First Period of President Jokowi have been successful to increase the realization of foreign investments? Secondly, how is the projection of foreign investment policies in the Second Period Of President Joko Widodo to increase the realization of foreign investments? Theoretical framework used in this article methodologically places law as external environment for foreign investors, and that law is the priority factor and the most relevant for investment and economic growth. This article concludes that first, law reforms on investments by the issuance of massive regulations in the First Period, even though having been successful to increase the values of realization of cumulative foreign investments significantly, they have been unsuccessful in increasing the annual percentages of foreign investment growth. Second, Omnibus Law and the then implementing regulations that would be used to increase foreign investments have been inviting resistances from various components of the nation, due to lack of transparent procedures and degrading the interests of public at large, and bias of the intersets of investors. Therefore, the effectiveness of law reforms in the Second Period would be impeded by various resistant movements, and in turn, be contraproductive with the purposes of legal reforms. Abstrak Artikel ini membahas dua permasalahan utama, pertama apakah reformasi hukum investasi melalui serangkaian paket kebijakan dengan jumlah peraturan yang masif pada Periode Pertama Presiden Jokowi telah berhasil meningkatkan realisasi investasi asing? Kedua, bagaimanakah proyeksi kebijakan investasi asing pada Periode Kedua Presiden Jokowi untuk meningkatkan realisasi investasi asing? Kerangka teoretik yang digunakan dalam artikel ini secara metodologis menempatkan hukum sebagai lingkungan eksternal dari investasi asing, bahwa hukum merupakan faktor prioritas dan paling relevan untuk investasi dan pertumbuhan ekonomi. Kesimpulan dari artikel ini pertama, reformasi hukum investasi dengan mengeluarkan produk hukum yang masif pada Periode Pertama meskipun berhasil meningkatkan nilai investasi asing kumulatif secara signifikan, tetapi tidak berhasil meningkatkan persentase pertumbuhan pertahunnya. Kedua, Omnibus Law dan peraturan-peraturan pelaksanaanya yang akan diandalkan untuk meningkatkan investasi asing telah mengundang resistensi dari berbagai komponen bangsa, karena secara prosedur pembentukannya tidak transparan dan secara substantif mendegradasi kepentingan masyarakat luas serta lebih berpihak kepada kepentingan para investor. Dengan demikian efektivitas reformasi hukum pada Periode Kedua akan terganggu dengan berbagai gerakan resistensi yang akan menyebabkan kontraproduktif dengan tujuan dari reformasi hukum tersebut.

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The Implications of Saving and Investment Balance on Economic Growth of the Republic Of Moldova

ECONOMICS ◽

10.1515/eoik-2017-0025 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 103-115

Author(s):

Rodica Perciun ◽

Tatiana Petrova ◽

Corina Gribincea

Keyword(s):

Economic Growth ◽

Financial Market ◽

Foreign Investments ◽

Republic Of Moldova ◽

Leading Role ◽

Fixed Assets ◽

National Bank ◽

The Republic ◽

The Stability ◽

Investment Growth

Summary The saving and investment balance can ensure the stability of the financial market. The aim of the study is to analyse the dynamics of the saving-investment balance in the Republic of Moldova and its impact on economic growth. The role and possibilities of attracting foreign investments into fixed assets are presented. The indicator of investment growth with a low level of gross savings is a signal or a harbinger of a decline in economic growth. According to the National Bank of Moldova, legal export of capital from the Republic of Moldova takes only a small part in the process of export of capital. The leading role in the mechanism of transformation of savings into investment should belong to BNM.

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