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FDI from OECD countries jumps 50% in 2007 but set to fall in 2008
Foreign direct investment (FDI) outflows from OECD countries in 2007 leapt to a record USD 1.82 trillion from USD 1.2 trillion in 2006 but are projected to fall sharply in 2008, according to estimates from the OECD. If a slowdown in merger and acquisitions observed in the first half of 2008 continues, FDI outflows could fall to USD 1.14 trillion. Based upon the historical relationship between developing country inflows and OECD outflows, the projected 37% drop in OECD outflows in 2008 could resu more...
July 3, 2008
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'This report provides an overview of FDI flows to and from the region in 2007 and of the recent activities of transnationals in the region and of trans-Latins outside their home countries.'

Added by  Imran Uddin  August 14, 2008

'The main view expressed in the paper is that Foreign Direct Investments are not a panacea for poverty reduction in all countries.'

Added by  Imran Uddin  August 12, 2008

Investment is crucial for economic development. A number of empirical studies document a relationship between social development and aggregate foreign direct investment (FDI). This study complements aggregate studies by conducting an econometric analysis of the relationship between social development variables and FDI flows at the industry level.'

Added by  Imran Uddin  August 11, 2008

'This paper studies how factors such as corruption perception and the level of democracy influence foreign direct investment to developing economies. Our results suggest that less corrupt countries and less democratic countries receive more foreign direct investment. What could account for this pattern of investment?'

Added by  Imran Uddin  August 11, 2008

'This paper studies how factors such as corruption perception and the level of democracy influence foreign direct investment to developing economies. Our results suggest that less corrupt countries and less democratic countries receive more foreign direct investment. What could account for this pattern of investment?'

Added by  Imran Uddin  August 11, 2008

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Added by  Emmanuel Asomba  August 5, 2008

Despite slower growth in the air cargo market, new airports and air fleets will be needed in the next 20 years

Added by  Imran Uddin  August 5, 2008

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