The Nexus Between Foreign Aid and FDI Inflows: Evidence From Selected South Asian Economies

Nadia Hidayat, Assad Ullah, Ghazala Ghazala

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This research work examines the nexus between foreign aid and FDI inflows in selected South Asian economies (Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Srilanka). The study employed econometric technique of random effect. A significant positive relationship between foreign aid and FDI inflows was observed for the period 2000-2013. Moreover, the study also confirmed the previous literature by establishing positive and significant relationship among GDP growth, law & order and FDI Inflows. The study concludes that foreign aid plays a crucial role in the determination of FDI inflows towards South Asian region. In this regard, the higher authorities need to build strong ties with the developed world.


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Foreign aid; FDI inflows; South Asian economies

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