This paper examines how capital account liberalization (CAL) affects foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows. Authors use a dynamic panel model encompassing 14 Middle East countries over the period from 1985 to 20...This paper examines how capital account liberalization (CAL) affects foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows. Authors use a dynamic panel model encompassing 14 Middle East countries over the period from 1985 to 2009. The findings suggest that countries that are able to reap the benefits of the capital openness policy satisfy certain threshold conditions regarding the level of financial development and institutional quality. Thus to promote FDI, governments in this region should develop a set of policies that not only focus on financial openness, but also on the improvement of the financial system and legal institutions.展开更多
During the 11 th Five-year Plan period (2006~2010),China effectively introduced a large amount of foreign capital inflowacross desired industries and regions.In the meantime,the changing international and domestic ec...During the 11 th Five-year Plan period (2006~2010),China effectively introduced a large amount of foreign capital inflowacross desired industries and regions.In the meantime,the changing international and domestic economic environmentshave posed new challenges.This paper has identified problems in terms of investment mode,innovation,institutionaldesign,industrial layout and economic security.In the upcoming 12th Five-year Plan period (2011 -2015),China willremain an attractive destination for foreign capital but also needs to increase FDI’s productivity rather than just quantity.Besides,industrial and regional structures must be properly balanced.This paper takes stock of the 2006-2010 period andputs forward policy recommendations for the upcoming 2011-2015 period.展开更多
文摘This paper examines how capital account liberalization (CAL) affects foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows. Authors use a dynamic panel model encompassing 14 Middle East countries over the period from 1985 to 2009. The findings suggest that countries that are able to reap the benefits of the capital openness policy satisfy certain threshold conditions regarding the level of financial development and institutional quality. Thus to promote FDI, governments in this region should develop a set of policies that not only focus on financial openness, but also on the improvement of the financial system and legal institutions.
文摘During the 11 th Five-year Plan period (2006~2010),China effectively introduced a large amount of foreign capital inflowacross desired industries and regions.In the meantime,the changing international and domestic economic environmentshave posed new challenges.This paper has identified problems in terms of investment mode,innovation,institutionaldesign,industrial layout and economic security.In the upcoming 12th Five-year Plan period (2011 -2015),China willremain an attractive destination for foreign capital but also needs to increase FDI’s productivity rather than just quantity.Besides,industrial and regional structures must be properly balanced.This paper takes stock of the 2006-2010 period andputs forward policy recommendations for the upcoming 2011-2015 period.