This paper examines the interaction on intra-industry trade (IIT) and foreign direct investment (FDI) with special attention to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). We introduce the 2×3×3 knowledge-capital model, recently proposed by Baltagi et al. (2007) and Uttama and Péridy...

On the basis of recent theoretical developments of complex Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), this paper is aimed at shedding light on the new aspects of FDI determinants in MENA countries. An empirical application with a spatial panel data model shows that both bilateral and third-country FDI...