Journal of World Economic Research

Volume 2, Issue 4, August 2013

  • Regional Integration and Foreign Direct Investment in East African Countries

    Manaseh Otieno, Eliud Moyi, Dickson Khainga, Peter Biwott

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, August 2013
    Pages: 67-74
    Received: Aug. 14, 2013
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    Published: Aug. 30, 2013
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    Abstract: This study investigates the effect of regional integration on Foreign Direct Investment in East Africa Community countries. We apply Generalised Least Squares to examine this relationship. Regional integration did not have any effect on Foreign Direct Investment flows into the region. The degree of political risk and financial stability were positi... Show More
  • Libya's Step towards Change

    Najeb Masoud

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, August 2013
    Pages: 75-81
    Received: Aug. 25, 2013
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    Published: Sep. 30, 2013
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    Abstract: This paper has offered a comprehensive analysis of the macro environment of Libya and the performance and evolution of commencing financial sector development in the national economy. Following the 1969 revolution, the economy witnessed three major systems: the nationalism and socialism period, an open door policy period and, latterly, the economic... Show More