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The FDI-growth nexus in South Africa: A re-examination using quantile regression approach

Khobai, Hlalefang and Hamman, Nicolene and Mkhombo, Thando and Mhaka, Simba and Mavikela, Nomahlubi and Phiri, Andrew (2017): The FDI-growth nexus in South Africa: A re-examination using quantile regression approach.

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Abstract

This study sought to contribute to the growing empirical literature by investigating the effects of FDI on per capita GDP growth for South Africa using time series data collected between 1970 and 2016. In differing from a majority of previous studies we use quantile regressions which investigates the effects of FDI on economic growth at different distributional quantiles. Puzzling enough, our empirical results show that FDI has a negative influence on welfare at extremely low quantiles whereas at other levels this effect turns insignificant. Contrary, the effects of domestic investment on welfare is positive and significant at all levels. Collectively, these result have important implications for policymakers in South Africa.

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