Foreign Direct Investment in Africa : The Role of Natural Resources, Market Size, Government Policy, Institutions and Political Instability

Asiedu, Elizabeth (2005). Foreign Direct Investment in Africa : The Role of Natural Resources, Market Size, Government Policy, Institutions and Political Instability. UNU-WIDER.

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  • Sub-type Research paper
    Author Asiedu, Elizabeth
    Title Foreign Direct Investment in Africa : The Role of Natural Resources, Market Size, Government Policy, Institutions and Political Instability
    Volume/Issue No. 2005/24
    Publication Date 2005
    Place of Publication Helsinki
    Publisher UNU-WIDER
    Pages 17
    Language eng
    Abstract

    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 c
    UNU Topics of Focus Natural resources
    Keyword Econometric models (economic development)
    Investments
    Foreign
    Corruption
    Natural resources
    Social conflict
    Copyright Holder UNU-WIDER
    Copyright Year 2005
    Copyright type Fair use permitted
    ISSN 18102611
    ISBN 9789291907038
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