The prevailing consensus is that foreign direct investment (FDI) effects are conditional. At the macro level, they depend upon minimum levels of human capital or financial development, while at the micro level, they depend on type of linkage (forwards, backwards, or horizontal). This paper...

Economic growth is deemed to be a conducive factor in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) as it often confers location advantage to host countries and fosters business confidence. This paper examines the short-run and the long-run effects of economic growth on FDI inflows. The empirical...

Multinational enterprises play a significant role in the global economy. Their activities can have positive impacts on host countries as these companies tend to bring new capital, technology, and knowledge. Nevertheless, negative effects linked to their presence occur as well. Most studies focus...