Foreign direct investment in Africa: The role of natural resources, market size, government policy, institutions and political instability

被引:789
作者
Asiedu, E [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Kansas, Lawrence, KS 66045 USA
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10.1111/j.1467-9701.2006.00758.x
中图分类号
F8 [财政、金融];
学科分类号
0202 [应用经济学];
摘要
Data from several investor surveys suggest that macroeconomic instability, investment restrictions, corruption and political instability have a negative impact on foreign direct investment (FDI) to Africa. However, the relationship between FDI and these country characteristics has not been studied. This paper uses panel data for 22 countries over the period 1984-2000 to examine the impact of natural resources, market size, government policies, political instability and the quality of the host country's institutions on FDI. It also analyses the importance of natural resources and market size. © United Nations University 2006.
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页码:63 / 77
页数:15
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