Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) was a key factors in shaping worlds economy
over the last couple of decades. During this period it grew faster than trade
and was considered vehicle of increasing integration of the world economy.
Despite being one of the poorest countries in Europe, Albania has managed
to attract solid interest from foreign investors. Albania offers access to a
growing market, to a competitive business environment, abundant availability
of well-educated workforce and in possibility of the first mover advantage in
some growing new markets. The government has made several economic
reforms to deliver an enhanced investment climate. The aim of this
dissertation is to assess and evaluate Albania’s attractiveness to FDI in order
to identify the policy implications required to increase inflows.
Throughout the critical analysis conducted during the literature review, the
author distils the ‘host country determinants’ framework based on the location
variable to assess and evaluate Albania’s attractiveness for FDI flows.
Results provided a number of incentives and disincentives features of
Albania’s host country determinants, leading the author to provide policy
implications, which aim at increasing inflows. FDI play an irreplaceable role
for the implementation of the strategic reforms, technology transfer and
advance managerial methods. Albania possesses all the essential
components to increase inward FDI but this will be explored through the
author’s own developed framework. The result of the analysis will produce
policy implications that aim to boost Albania’s future FDI inflows.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Chapter Overview
- Academic Background
- Context
- Research Question and Associated Objectives
- Structure of the Dissertation
- FDI Definition, Theory and Evidence
- Chapter Overview
- Defining FDI
- Flows of FDI
- Types of FDI
- FDI Theory
- Review of Literature on Host Countries Attractiveness on FDI
- Chapter Overview
- Host Country Determinants: Their Role and Importance
- Political and Legal System
- General Macroeconomic Conditions
- Resources
- Concluding Remarks
- Methodology
- Chapter Overview
- Research Philosophy
- Research Approach
- Research Strategy
- Time Horizons
- Research Method
- Quality of Research
- Research Ethics
- Research Limitations
- Analysis and Evaluation of Albania's Attractiveness to FDI Flows
- Chapter Overview
- Albania: Country Profile
- Stylised Facts on Albania's FDI
- The Application of the Framework
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The dissertation aims to assess and evaluate Albania's attractiveness to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to identify policy implications for increasing FDI inflows. It uses a 'host country determinants' framework to analyze Albania's investment climate.
- Attractiveness of Albania for FDI
- Host country determinants of FDI
- Policy implications for increasing FDI inflows in Albania
- Analysis of Albania's economic indicators and FDI trends
- Application of a framework to evaluate Albania's FDI attractiveness
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Introduction: This chapter sets the stage for the dissertation, introducing the research question concerning Albania's attractiveness to FDI and outlining the structure and objectives of the study. It provides background information on FDI's importance in the global economy and highlights Albania's unique position as a developing country seeking to attract foreign investment. The chapter establishes the theoretical framework and methodology that will guide the subsequent analysis.
FDI Definition, Theory and Evidence: This chapter delves into the fundamental concepts of FDI, offering definitions and exploring various types and flows of FDI globally. It examines existing theories explaining FDI and provides empirical evidence to support the theoretical concepts. This lays the groundwork for understanding the factors influencing FDI decisions and serves as a foundation for evaluating Albania's attractiveness in later chapters.
Review of Literature on Host Countries Attractiveness on FDI: This chapter conducts a comprehensive review of existing literature on host country determinants of FDI. It examines various factors that influence a country's attractiveness to foreign investors, including political and legal systems, macroeconomic conditions, and resource availability (natural resources, infrastructure, and human capital). This chapter establishes the theoretical framework used to analyze Albania's FDI attractiveness, identifying key variables for the subsequent analysis.
Methodology: This chapter meticulously outlines the research methodology employed in the dissertation. It explains the research philosophy, approach, strategy, and the specific methods used to collect and analyze data. The chapter also discusses the limitations and ethical considerations of the research, ensuring transparency and rigor in the research process. The choice of methodology is justified in relation to the research question and objectives.
Analysis and Evaluation of Albania's Attractiveness to FDI Flows: This chapter presents the core analysis of Albania's attractiveness to FDI, applying the framework developed in previous chapters. It profiles Albania's economy and its FDI trends, providing data and evidence on each of the host country determinants identified in Chapter 3. This chapter synthesizes findings from the literature review and empirical analysis to evaluate Albania's overall attractiveness to foreign investors. It likely identifies both strengths and weaknesses in Albania's investment climate.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Albania, economic development, host country determinants, political stability, macroeconomic conditions, resources, investment climate, policy implications, FDI inflows.
Frequently Asked Questions: Dissertation Preview on Albania's Attractiveness to FDI
What is the main topic of this dissertation?
This dissertation assesses and evaluates Albania's attractiveness to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to identify policy implications for increasing FDI inflows. It uses a 'host country determinants' framework to analyze Albania's investment climate.
What are the key themes explored in this dissertation?
Key themes include Albania's attractiveness for FDI, host country determinants of FDI, policy implications for increasing FDI inflows in Albania, analysis of Albania's economic indicators and FDI trends, and the application of a framework to evaluate Albania's FDI attractiveness.
What is included in the Table of Contents?
The table of contents includes an introduction, a chapter defining FDI, theory, and evidence; a literature review on host countries' attractiveness to FDI; a methodology chapter; and finally, an analysis and evaluation of Albania's attractiveness to FDI flows.
What are the key objectives of the research?
The main objective is to assess Albania's attractiveness to FDI and to identify policy recommendations to increase FDI inflows. The research also aims to analyze Albania's economic indicators and FDI trends and apply a framework to evaluate its FDI attractiveness.
How is the attractiveness of Albania to FDI assessed?
The dissertation employs a 'host country determinants' framework to analyze Albania's investment climate. This framework considers factors such as political and legal systems, macroeconomic conditions, and resource availability (natural resources, infrastructure, and human capital).
What is covered in the chapter on FDI definition, theory, and evidence?
This chapter defines FDI, explores various types and flows of FDI globally, examines existing theories explaining FDI, and provides empirical evidence to support those theories.
What does the literature review chapter cover?
This chapter comprehensively reviews existing literature on host country determinants of FDI, examining factors influencing a country's attractiveness to foreign investors. It establishes the theoretical framework for analyzing Albania's FDI attractiveness.
What methodology is used in this dissertation?
The methodology chapter details the research philosophy, approach, strategy, data collection and analysis methods. It also addresses research limitations and ethical considerations.
What is analyzed in the final chapter?
The final chapter presents a core analysis of Albania's attractiveness to FDI, applying the framework developed in previous chapters. It profiles Albania's economy and FDI trends, providing data and evidence on host country determinants and evaluating its overall attractiveness to foreign investors.
What are the keywords associated with this dissertation?
Keywords include Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Albania, economic development, host country determinants, political stability, macroeconomic conditions, resources, investment climate, policy implications, and FDI inflows.
What is the purpose of the chapter summaries?
The chapter summaries provide a concise overview of the content and findings of each chapter, offering a clear understanding of the dissertation's structure and progression of arguments.
- Citar trabajo
- Besiana Buxheli (Autor), 2010, What is the attractiveness of Albania for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) flows? , Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/174187
