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Foreign direct investment, three main sectors of the economy and economic growth: Evidence from West African Countries

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  • Hassane Mahamad VELONJARA

    (Faculty of Economics and Management, University of Bangui, Central African Republic)

  • Igor-Mathieu GONDJE-DACKA

    (Faculty of Economics and Management, University of Bangui, Central African Republic)

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors on economic growth in West African countries. Using panel data and econometric techniques, the study finds that FDI in the secondary and tertiary sectors significantly contributes to economic growth, while FDI in the primary sector has a limited effect.

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  • Hassane Mahamad VELONJARA & Igor-Mathieu GONDJE-DACKA, 2019. "Foreign direct investment, three main sectors of the economy and economic growth: Evidence from West African Countries," Journal of Economic and Social Thought, EconSciences Journals, vol. 6(3), pages 156-167, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:cvv:journ3:v:6:y:2019:i:3:p:156-167
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    JEL classification:

    • F21 - International Economics - - International Factor Movements and International Business - - - International Investment; Long-Term Capital Movements
    • O11 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Macroeconomic Analyses of Economic Development
    • O55 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economywide Country Studies - - - Africa

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