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
Methodological Challenges in Investment Promotion Program Evaluation
Examining identification strategies and data requirements for rigorous evaluation of investment promotion interventions.
Comparative Analysis of Investment Screening Mechanisms
Cross-country review of foreign investment screening policies, institutional arrangements, and economic rationales.
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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