An Empirical Analysis of Foreign Direct Investment in Pakistan
An Empirical Analysis of Foreign Direct Investment in Pakistan

Author: Minhas Akbar

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Published: 2015

Total Pages: 11

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The aim of this paper is to explore the trends in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows in Pakistan and to identify the key determinants of FDI for the period of 2000-2013. The country experienced a continuous surge in FDI inflows from 2000-2008. On the contrary, the phase of 2009-2013 has been characterized by a persistent decline in FDI in Pakistan. This slump is mainly attributed to political and economic instability as wells as poor law and order situation in the country. Keeping these periods with differing results in perspective, multiple regression analysis is employed to empirically analyze the key determinants that are expected to explain variation in FDI in Pakistan. The selected variables were found significant determinants of FDI in Pakistan. Gross Domestic Product (GDP), degree of trade openness and regime of dictatorship have a significant positive effect on FDI. While, terrorism attacks foreign debt, exchange rate, political instability, and domestic capital formation are negatively significant determinants of FDI inflows in Pakistan. Considering the dynamic changes in the broad macro factors in economy, this study provides a fresh perspective on the factors that determine FDI in Pakistan. Moreover, the study findings provide important insights to policy makers to design policy measures that enhance FDI inflows in Pakistan.

'What is the Effect of Foreign Direct Investment Inflows Oneconomic Growth in Pakistan?' An Empirical Analysis in the Light of Religious Sectarianism as a Catalyst for Terrorism
'What is the Effect of Foreign Direct Investment Inflows Oneconomic Growth in Pakistan?' An Empirical Analysis in the Light of Religious Sectarianism as a Catalyst for Terrorism

Author: Ayesha Serfraz

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Published: 2017

Total Pages: 61

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Abstract: FDI inflows play an important role in bringing growth and development to emerging economies. Pakistan is also heavily dependent on FDI inflows for achieving a high growth rate but the main obstacle being faced by Pakistan is increasing number of terrorist activities. Although there is a vast literature available which throws light on FDI lead economic growth relation based on terrorism but this study will surely add new dimensions to the ever increasing research on overseas investment in developing countries, specifically Muslim countries, by correlating religious sectarianism with FDI and economic growth. The present study analyses the effect of religious sectarianism on the relationship between FDI inflows and economic growth in Pakistan for the period of 1989-2016. For easuring sectarian terrorism, data of sectarian violence in Pakistan is taken for carrying out the empirical analysis. This study explores an empirical relationship by testing a two-way causality between FDI inflo

Foreign Direct Investment Inflows and Labor Productivity in Pakistan: a Sector-Wise Panel Cointegration Analysis
Foreign Direct Investment Inflows and Labor Productivity in Pakistan: a Sector-Wise Panel Cointegration Analysis

Author: Ayesha Serfraz

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Published: 2017

Total Pages: 40

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Abstract: Developing economies tremendously benefit from FDI inflows since it leads to their economic growth. This study empirically analyzes the effects of sector-wise FDI inflows on respective sector-wise labor productivity for a panel of seven major sectors of Pakistan's economy covering time period of 1997-2016. In empirical analysis sector-wise FDI inflows has been used as an independent variable while sector-wise labor productivity is a dependent variable. Initialtests conclude that LSDV fixed effects model is the most appropriate test for the data being used for empirical analysis. Further tests confirm the existence of a long run Cointegration between these two variables. Wald test shows that a uni-directional short-run causality exists, running from sector-wise labor productivity to sector-wise FDI inflows. Pair-wise Granger-Causality test further shows that the effects of FDI inflows are not limited to one sector, rather there is an evidence of spillover effect from one sector to a

Foreign Direct Investment in Pakistan
Foreign Direct Investment in Pakistan

Author: Ashfaque H. Khan

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Published: 1999

Total Pages: 60

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Given its fragile balance of payments position and urgent need to boost industrial production, Pakistan needs to significantly increase its mobilization of foreign resources. It is crucial to accord high priority to foreign direct investment (FDI). Sections of this report include: importance of FDI in Pakistan; review of FDI policy; trends, issues, FDI, and economic impact of FDI; concentrated FDI in the power sector and its balance of payments implications; and conclusions, lessons, and policy challenges. Charts and tables.

Trade And Investment In South Asia: An Analysis
Trade And Investment In South Asia: An Analysis

Author: Choudhury Rahul Nath

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2019-09-26

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 9811206589

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Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) flows started gaining traction in South Asia from the late 20th century onwards, when nations from the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) began moving away from highly controlled regimes and adopting liberal and open economic policies.In the context of surplus labour and capital scarcity faced by South Asian countries such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, to varying degrees, the economic reform process has provided an opportunity to actively promote inward FDI flows, with the goal of providing the much-needed capital for the growth of this region. Several policy initiatives were undertaken to attract FDI and incentives were announced to fascinate investors, resulting in the inflow of FDI across the region.This book examines FDI inflows in SAARC nations in the light of regional policy changes in the 21st century. It investigates the relationship between trade and FDI in the region, and also provides insights into the ease of doing business in the SAARC region.

FDI, External Debt and Their Impact on Economic Growth of Pakistan
FDI, External Debt and Their Impact on Economic Growth of Pakistan

Author: Badar abbas

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Published: 2019

Total Pages: 21

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China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is an important topic of debate in the economic circles nowadays. The project is expected to result in huge investments in Pakistan, but whether it will result in uplift of its economy is uncertain keeping in view the outcome of such ventures in the past. This study investigates the impact of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and External Debt (ED) on the Economic Growth (EG) of Pakistan by using larger sample size that spans from 1970-2015. Besides the two explanatory variables (FDI & ED), three control variables (Repayments of External Debt, Net Official Development Assistance, and Exchange Rate) are included in the research model. The empirical analysis is conducted using Auto Regressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model while Bounds test approach of co-integration is used to test the long run impact of these variables. The findings of this research highlights that FDI inflow in Pakistan has insignificant impact on its EG in the long run, however in the short run it has a significant and positive effect. Furthermore, no impact of ED on EG is observed in the long run, but a negative impact in the short run is noticed. This may imply that considerable attention is required to make this project a success.

Foreign Direct Investment in South Asia
Foreign Direct Investment in South Asia

Author: Pravakar Sahoo

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-10-01

Total Pages: 378

ISBN-13: 8132215362

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During the 1990s, the governments of South Asian countries acted as ‘facilitators’ to attract FDI. As a result, the inflow of FDI increased. However, to become an attractive FDI destination as China, Singapore, or Brazil, South Asia has to improve the local conditions of doing business. This book, based on research that blends theory, empirical evidence, and policy, asks and attempts to answer a few core questions relevant to FDI policy in South Asian countries: Which major reforms have succeeded? What are the factors that influence FDI inflows? What has been the impact of FDI on macroeconomic performance? Which policy priorities/reforms needed to boost FDI are pending? These questions and answers should interest policy makers, academics, and all those interested in FDI in the South Asian region and in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Growth
Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Growth

Author: Azam Muhammad

Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing

Published: 2011-04

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 9783844319040

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Objectives of this research study were to know about the influence of various economic, social and political determinants of host country in enhancing FDI.Further, an attempt has been made to exploring the impacts of domestic investment, FDI, human capital and trade openness on economic growth.For analysis secondary data have been utilized over the time period from 1971 to 2005.Regression models have been used and the methods of Least Square, TSLS, and Generalized Method of Moment have been applied as analytical techniques for the empirical estimation. It has been argued that foreign capital inflow particularly in the form of FDI is likely to encourage national economic development in a host country by playing supportive role to local investment and by bringing many other benefits. Pakistan is a developing country and characterized by low per capita income, burden of external debt, lack of capital, low saving rate, rapid growth of population, and deficit in balance of payment etc. Domestic resources are short to finance the development needs of the country, therefore, FDI is one of the important sources of external finance for the economic growth and development of Pakistan.