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Foreign Direct Investment in Africa: The Role of Natural Resources, Market Size, Government Policy, Institutions and Political Instability

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Asiedu, Elizabeth
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Keywords: Africa; corruption; foreign direct investment; institutions; natural resources; political instability;

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  2. Jose De Gregorio, 2003. "The Role of Foreign Direct Investment and Natural Resources in Economic Development," Working Papers Central Bank of Chile 196, Central Bank of Chile. [Downloadable!]
  3. Elizabeth Asiedu, 2004. "The Determinants of Employment of Affiliates of US Multinational Enterprises in Africa," Development Policy Review, Overseas Development Institute, vol. 22, pages 371-379, 07. [Downloadable!] (restricted)
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  6. Norbert Funke & Saleh M. Nsouli, 2003. "The New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD): Opportunities and Challenges," IMF Working Papers 03/69, International Monetary Fund. [Downloadable!]
  7. Peter Nunnenkamp, 2004. "To What Extent Can Foreign Direct Investment Help Achieve International Development Goals?," The World Economy, Blackwell Publishing, vol. 27(5), pages 657-677, 05. [Downloadable!] (restricted)
  8. Shang-Jin Wei, 2000. "How Taxing is Corruption on International Investors?," The Review of Economics and Statistics, MIT Press, vol. 82(1), pages 1-11, February. [Downloadable!] (restricted)
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  9. Asiedu, Elizabeth & Villamil, Anne P., 2000. "Discount Factors And Thresholds: Foreign Investment When Enforcement Is Imperfect," Macroeconomic Dynamics, Cambridge University Press, vol. 4(01), pages 1-21, March. [Downloadable!]
  10. Oliva, Maria-Angels & Rivera-Batiz, Luis A, 2002. "Political Institutions, Capital Flows, and Developing Country Growth: An Empirical Investigation," Review of Development Economics, Blackwell Publishing, vol. 6(2), pages 248-62, June. [Downloadable!] (restricted)
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