An Investigation of Macroeconomic Determinants of FDI Inflows in Bangladesh

Mahmood, Haider (2018): An Investigation of Macroeconomic Determinants of FDI Inflows in Bangladesh. Published in: Academy of Accounting and Financial Studies Journal , Vol. 22, No. 1 (18 December 2018): pp. 1-7.

Abstract

This paper has investigated the macroeconomic determinants of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows in Bangladesh by using a period of 1975-2015 and by using ARDL technique for estimation. The cointegration has been proved in the empirical exercise. Further, income, democracy and interest rate are showing positive impact on FDI inflows. But, trade openness is showing a negative influence on FDI inflows. Therefore, this paper recommends some qualitative checks on trade for FDI inflows; promotion in Bangladesh.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: FDI inflows, Cointegration, Income, Democracy
• Subjects: F - International Economics > F3 - International Finance; F - International Economics > F3 - International Finance > F37 - International Finance Forecasting and Simulation: Models and Applications; F - International Economics > F3 - International Finance > F38 - International Financial Policy: Financial Transactions Tax; Capital Controls

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