Accumulation of Human Capital and FDI Inflows in ASEAN-3 Countries (Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia)

The event of globalization and the increasing inflows of FDI to developing countries create a potential for technology transfers and spillovers which suggest a potential for future growth of human capital, and output. There is a noticeable lack of empirical findings in the literature on the impact of FDI on the accumulation of human capital in developing countries. In this paper we investigate the relationship between accumulation of human capital and FDI inflows for three ASEAN countries (Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia) during period 1985-2005. We use a new human capital indicator and an econometric method which is based on a panel dynamic method (System GMM), the empirical finding shows FDI inflows has a positive and statistically significant impact on accumulation of human capital in Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia.Foreign Direct Investment, Human Capital, dynamic panel data

FDI and Economic Growth in Malaysia

Abstract: This study examines the causal relationship between foreign direct investment and economic growth. Methodology is based on the Toda-Yamamoto test for causality relationship and the bounds testing (ARDL). Time-series data covering the period 1970-2005 for Malaysia, the study found, in the case of Malaysia there is no strong evidence of a bi-directional causality and long-run relationship between FDI and economic growth. This suggests that FDI has indirect effect on economic growth in MalaysiaForeign direct investment, Toda-Yamamoto test, bounds testing (ARDL), economic growth. Malaysia

Location decision for foreign direct investment in ASEAN countries (A TOPSIS Approach)

TOPSIS approach is applied to select the most suitable ASEAN countries for attracting FDI inflows. The proposed approach also provides a relatively simple tool for this strategic decision making problem. Within the model, ten indicators are defined as determinants of FDI inflows. By using TOPSIS method, the capacity and attraction of ASEAN countries is evaluated and given final rank for period 2000-2005. Results indicate that Singapore is the most attractive for investment among ASEAN countries while ranking of some countries have changed during these years.Foreign direct investment, ASEAN, Ranking, TOPSIS

Regional development disparities in Malaysia

Achieving balanced regional development will remain as one of the key objectives of national development during the development Plans in Malaysia. Therefore this paper analyses regional disparities amongst major states in Malaysia to find out gap and rank of regional development during two development plan (Seventh and Eighth plan). The paper proposes a new methodology that includes TOPSIS (Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution) and Shannon entropy for first time in terms of ranking in this field. The empirical results indicate that in terms of regional balance, little progress was made in reducing development gaps between regions during two plans and Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur was the most developed region in 2000 and 2005. On the other hand, Sabah was the least developed region in same period

FDI and Economic Growth in Malaysia

Abstract: This study examines the causal relationship between foreign direct investment and economic growth. Methodology is based on the Toda-Yamamoto test for causality relationship and the bounds testing (ARDL). Time-series data covering the period 1970-2005 for Malaysia, the study found, in the case of Malaysia there is no strong evidence of a bi-directional causality and long-run relationship between FDI and economic growth. This suggests that FDI has indirect effect on economic growth in Malaysi

Diseño de un modelo de presupuesto en gestión de crisis: estudio de caso de plantas de generación de energía

La toma de decisiones importantes son siempre los imperativos de la crisis en los primeros momentos, que, cualquiera que sea la velocidad de toma de decisiones por parte de la gerencia de crisis, la velocidad de control de crisis es mayor. Dado que cada organización está sujeta a varias crisis y las centrales eléctricas no existen Con excepción de esta regla, para este fin, el propósito de este estudio es diseñar un modelo de presupuesto para la gestión de crisis en un estudio de caso de plantas de generación de energía. En esta investigación, examinamos la relación entre los pasos de gestión de crisis y el Sistema de Planificación, Programación y Presupuesto. Una población estadística de este estudio es 60 gerentes de las plantas de generación de energía. Las relaciones entre las variables se probaron utilizando el software Smart-PLS. Los resultados de la prueba del modelo mostraron que existe una relación significativa entre las dimensiones presupuestarias y la gestión de crisis. El valor de adecuación del modelo también es numéricamente igual a 0.638, que es un índice fuerte e indica La alta calidad general del modelo

Location decision for foreign direct investment in ASEAN countries (A TOPSIS Approach)

TOPSIS approach is applied to select the most suitable ASEAN countries for attracting FDI inflows. The proposed approach also provides a relatively simple tool for this strategic decision making problem. Within the model, ten indicators are defined as determinants of FDI inflows. By using TOPSIS method, the capacity and attraction of ASEAN countries is evaluated and given final rank for period 2000-2005. Results indicate that Singapore is the most attractive for investment among ASEAN countries while ranking of some countries have changed during these years

Location decision for foreign direct investment in ASEAN countries (A TOPSIS Approach)

TOPSIS approach is applied to select the most suitable ASEAN countries for attracting FDI inflows. The proposed approach also provides a relatively simple tool for this strategic decision making problem. Within the model, ten indicators are defined as determinants of FDI inflows. By using TOPSIS method, the capacity and attraction of ASEAN countries is evaluated and given final rank for period 2000-2005. Results indicate that Singapore is the most attractive for investment among ASEAN countries while ranking of some countries have changed during these years

Pro-Poor Growth in the Urban Areas of Iran's Provinces

Poverty is one of the major problems of human societies that causes many social harms. Therefore, policymakers and economic development planners always aim to eliminate it. In addition, economic growth is one of the important and influential variables of macroeconomics. Therefore, examining the impact of economic growth on poverty through the lens of growth and distribution effects offers valuable insights for policymaking and poverty reduction strategies. In this study, we use the log-normal curve approach introduced by Bourguignon to estimate the growth effect on poverty utilizing data from urban households in Iran over the period 2013-2019. The results indicate that only in the one-year period of 2015-2016, the triangle of poverty, growth, and inequality has worked well and the growth has been pro-poor. Furthermore, provincial-level findings unveil discernible patterns: (a) In provinces experiencing positive growth, urban areas in Qom exhibit pro-poor growth, while those in Alborz, Golestan, and Hamedan provinces observe a trickle-down effect. Meanwhile, in other provinces, growth demonstrates an immiserizing trend. (b) In provinces with negative growth, only urban areas in Markazi province observe a reduction in poverty. However, due to the lack of growth, it cannot be concluded that this province has had pro-poor growth. In the urban areas of other provinces in this group, the situation has been unfavourable for the poor

Effect of human capital on foreign direct investment inflows

The purpose of this study is to assess whether and to what extent HC contributes to national economies, and the in influence it has on subsequent FDI owing into those economies. A systematic empirical study based on the Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) for 50 developed and developing countries has been undertaken by this study; in order to evaluate the role of HC on FDI inflows using all indicators previously used as a HC proxy in previous studies. We have utilized a newly developed index that is focused on weighted HC stock to examine the effects of HC on FDI inflows. The results clearly indicate that HC is important for attracting FDI in developing and developed countries. It demonstrates that the general educational attainment of a country is of importance in the FDI context. It would appear that HC formation should be emphasized in developing countries if FDI attraction is to be considered as a valid policy objective