Infrastructures et flux de capitaux privés vers les pays en développement

Kinda, Tidiane (2008): Infrastructures et flux de capitaux privés vers les pays en développement. Published in: Revue Economique , Vol. 59, No. 3 (2008): pp. 537-549.

Abstract

This paper shows the relevance of physical infrastructure and financial development for developing countries attractiveness to private capital (Foreign Direct Investments -FDI- and portfolio investments). Contrary to other studies, this analysis is based on “push-pull factors” and the “Lucas paradox” theoretical approaches, and takes into account the relationship between components of capital flows. The analysis also highlights the importance of non-linearity effects when assessing the role of infrastructure for capital inflows and the specificity of Sub-Saharan African countries compared to other developing countries.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• English Title: Infrastructure and private capital flows in developing countries
• Language: French
• Keywords: Foreign Direct Investment; Portfolio Investment; Physical Infrastructures; Financial Development; 3SLS
• Subjects: F - International Economics > F3 - International Finance > F32 - Current Account Adjustment ; Short-Term Capital Movements; F - International Economics > F2 - International Factor Movements and International Business > F21 - International Investment ; Long-Term Capital Movements; F - International Economics > F4 - Macroeconomic Aspects of International Trade and Finance > F41 - Open Economy Macroeconomics

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