Effect of foreign direct investment on economic performance. (c1995)

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to find the effect of FDI on the economic performance of developing and developed countries by compiling data about 96 countries. Chapter I has presented a genaral background for the reasons that led to the rise of FDI and talked briefly about the role of Foreign Direct Investment in Development. Chapter II is divided into two parts. The first one parades an overview about the theory of FDI, its definition, explanations and previous literature. Part two presents experiences of FDI in some countries of the world. Chapter III dicusses the procedures and methodology adopted in analyzing the data collected. The selected sample comprises of 96 developed and developing countries. The data was analyzed by using the SPSS statistical package as well as percentage analysis and graphical representation of data. Chapter IV presents the findings of th is research starting with the characteristics of the selected sample. Then the results of the regression analysis are scrutinized. Hence chapter IV answers the questions posed in chapter 1. Chapter V launches some recommendations in compliance with the findings of this research. These recommendations call for adopting FOI as well as further research concerning this topic.