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 (15 September 2018): pp. 1-7.

Abstract

This research has investigated the macroeconomic factors of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows in Bangladesh by using a period of 1975-2015 and by using ARDL technique for estimation. Unit root analysis has shown a mix order of integration and co-integration has also 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, Co-integration, Income, Democracy.
• Subjects: F - International Economics > F3 - International Finance > F39 - Other

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