Júlio, Paulo; Ricardo Pinheiro–Alves; Tavares, José - In: Portuguese Economic Journal 12 (2013) 3, pp. 215-250
We examine the role of geographic, economic, and institutional factors in attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Europe, using a cross-section of inward bilateral investments. We estimate and assess the expected benefits, the required reform efforts, and the efficiency of reform options...