The market for cobalt, which is one of the elements needed in the production of electric batteries, is increasing in importance and demand globally. Key players in this market include the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which maintains a large share of world reserves, and China, which plays...

This paper presents an analysis of exogenous direct investments in high mountain areas, focusing on the case of the Aosta Valley, a small high mountain region in Northern Italy. More specifically, the work focuses on the results of six case studies of exogenous direct investments (investors...

This article investigates firms' strategies for international expansion, foreign direct investment (FDI) and exports. We use the framework of Helpman et al. (2004) to illustrate how firm-level productivity differences influence these strategies. We extend this model with multifactor production...

Renewable energy investments have undergone significant changes over the last two decades, largely influenced by the United Nations' sustainable development goals (SDGs), particularly those addressing climate change and the global demand for sustainable energy solutions. While significant...

The paper investigates the effect of universal healthcare coverage (UHC) on FDI net inflows into health sectors across 59 countries from 2000 to 2021, using multiple specifications and control variables. The findings demonstrate a consistent and statistically significant impact of UHC and FDI...

Unlike most other countries of Central, East and Southeast Europe, even prior to the war Russia's economic model was not really based on attracting foreign direct investment. On top of that, many of the Western firms announced plans to withdraw following the country's invasion of Ukraine in...

Openness to foreign investments is associated with national security risks. To mitigate these risks, many high-income countries have strengthened the control of foreign investments in an increasing number of sectors considered security-sensitive. However, this policy may deter foreign...

Openness to foreign investments is associated with risks. To mitigate these risks, many high-income countries have strengthened the control of foreign investments over the last decade in an increasing number of sectors considered critical. Investment screening distorts the market for...