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Do Bilateral Tax Treaties Promote Foreign Direct Investment? [PDF]
We explore the impact of bilateral tax treaties on foreign direct investment using data from OECD countries over the period 1982-1992. We find that recent treaty formation does not promote new investment, contrary to the common expectation.
Bruce A. Blonigen, Ronald B. Davies
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Variability of Fair and Equitable Treatment Standard According to the Level of Development, Governance Capacity and Resources of Host Countries [PDF]
, 2014 The article provides a thorough examination of the fair and equitable treatment standard by considering what constitutes an act to be regarded as fair and equitable treatment of an investor and his investment, what are the criteria in establishing that ...
Sadiq, L. O. (Lawal)
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On the relevance of double tax treaties [PDF]
, 2018 This paper investigates the effects of double tax treaties (DTTs) on foreign direct investment (FDI) after controlling for their relevance in the presence of treaty shopping.
Petkova, Kunka +2 more
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Global Policy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT As far as international economic law (IEL) is concerned, the ‘Washington Consensus’ generally refers to the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF)'s development finance policies and tools. It covers their application to their clients and borrowers with the support of Western governments. This acceptation is of particular interest
Leïla Choukroune
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Do Bilateral Investment Treaties Promote FDI Inflows? Evidence from India
Vikalpa, 2016 Executive Summary In view of the catalytic role of foreign direct investment (FDI) in promoting economic development, countries adopt various unilateral as well as bilateral arrangements to create a conducive environment for FDI.
Niti Bhasin, Rinku Manocha
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FDI Promotion through Bilateral Investment Treaties More Than a Bit [PDF]
Policymakers in developing countries have increasingly pinned their hopes on bilateral investment treaties (BITs) in order to improve their chances in the worldwide competition for foreign direct investment (FDI).
Busse, Matthias +2 more
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Environmental Impact Statements and Public Participation in International Investment Law [PDF]
, 2010 This paper examines how environmental guidelines in international investment law instruments implement public participation as a means of assessing the environmental risk in an investment project. The paper first explores international development banks,
Collins, D. A.
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The Unintended Consequences of German Deterrence
Global Policy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Germany's evolving deterrence posture boils down to continued participation in NATO nuclear sharing and an ambitious conventional rearmament program. Due to its non‐nuclear status and a result of decades of underinvestment, Germany prioritizes modern conventional weapons.
Ulrich Kühn
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Bilateral Investment Treaties, Political Risk and Foreign Direct Investment [PDF]
The study constructs a linear model to evaluate the significant impacts of bilateral investment treaties (BITs) on foreign direct investment (FDI) and the possible consequences of BITs.
Kim, Sokchea
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Free Trade Agreements and Volatility of Stock Returns and Exchange Rates: Evidence from NAFTA [PDF]
, 2017 This paper uses GARCH models and daily data to investigate the effect of the Canada – U.S. Free Trade Agreement (CUSFTA) and NAFTA on the volatility of, and the relationship between stock market returns and changes in bilateral exchange rates of the ...
Daelemans, Bram +2 more
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