Applied Economic Research

Research Institute forInvestment Promotion Economics

Rigorous economic analysis and policy evaluation on foreign direct investment and institutional effectiveness

Institutional Focus

FDIstats conducts rigorous economic analysis on investment promotion policy and practice. Our research addresses questions of institutional effectiveness, policy design, and economic impact measurement.

We work at the intersection of international economics, public policy evaluation, and institutional analysis.

Research Areas

Investment Policy Analysis

Comparative analysis of investment policy frameworks, regulatory environments, and institutional arrangements across jurisdictions.

Program Evaluation

Econometric evaluation of investment promotion programs using quasi-experimental methods and microdata analysis.

Economic Impact Assessment

Methods for measuring the economic effects of foreign direct investment, including CGE modelling and input-output analysis.

Institutional Analysis

Research on the organisation and effectiveness of investment promotion agencies and institutional arrangements.

Current Research

Working PaperIn Progress

Methodological Challenges in Investment Promotion Program Evaluation

Examining identification strategies and data requirements for rigorous evaluation of investment promotion interventions.

Policy BriefIn Progress

Comparative Analysis of Investment Screening Mechanisms

Cross-country review of foreign investment screening policies, institutional arrangements, and economic rationales.

Technical NoteIn Progress

Economic Impact Assessment Methods: A Critical Review

Evaluation of alternative methodologies for assessing the economic contribution of foreign direct investment.

Advisory Services

We provide technical advisory services to government agencies and multilateral institutions on investment policy, program evaluation, and institutional development.

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