S21-S2 Walled Territories
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Special Sessions
| Friday, September 1, 2017 |
| 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM |
| HC 1313.0316 |
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Conveners: Andrea Székely, Thomaz Dentinho / Chair: Marie-France Gaunard-Anderson
Speaker
Dr. Dario Musolino
University Lecturer
Bocconi University (Milan, Italy) - Università della Valle d'Aosta (Aosta, Italy)
Dr. Tomaz Dentinho
Associate Professor
University of Azores
Walls and barriers in South Asia, interactions with Foreign Direct Investment
Author(s) - Presenters are indicated with (p)
Tomaz Dentinho (p), Joaquim Ramos-Silva
Discussant for this paper
Dario Musolino
Abstract
South Asia is at the centre of globalization. Nevertheless, there are many institutional barriers that constrain the flow of goods, investment and knowledge. The aim of this paperis to improve the understanding of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in South Asia, on the one hand by analysing the literature and on the other hand by the formulation and estimation of an FDI model for South Asia based on factors that have major influence. Investment flows within South Asia have been historically lower than those connecting the region with the developed world. The approach is to understand the causes and effects of FDI in South Asia and to inform policies that can promote cooperation and development in the region. First, we propose some thoughts and questions based on the facts of FDI in South Asia. Then, a model of understanding is formulated and estimated to derive consistent past and future explanations for South Asia investment flows and the causes that influence them. Finally, it is concluded that institutional factors, mostly related to regional conflicts, are the main constraints that influence cooperation and development in the region.
Dr. Marie-France Gaunard-Anderson
Associate Professor
University of Lorraine-loterr
