What is it about?

We review and synthesize literature published between 1991 and 2021 on inward foreign direct investmentemnt in emerging economies. It explains how location factors influence foreign direct investment and how does it impact emerging economies.

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Why is it important?

We enhance understanding of what influences firms' investment in emerging economies and how it impact those economies. Key identified factors that influence investment decisions include institutional quality, corruption, intellectual property rights, regional trade agreements, regional distances, formal and informal institutions, diversity and policy expectations.

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I think readers may find this article useful as it summarizes 30 years' research on the topic. It will be good for anyone doing research on the topic as we have suggested some interesting future research questions.

AProf Revti Raman Sharma
Victoria University of Wellington

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This page is a summary of: Inward foreign direct investment in emerging economies: a review and future research avenues, Review of International Business and Strategy, November 2022, Emerald,
DOI: 10.1108/ribs-03-2022-0033.
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