The objective of this work is to contribute to the understanding of the relationship between FDI and the natural environment by providing a detailed review of the specific literature. More specifically the work proposes an explanation of the introductory aspects of the FDI and analyzes its socio-economic and environmental effects. With specific regard to the environmental effects of FDI, technique, scale and composition effects are firstly analyzed according to the mainstram literature. In addition, the competition for FDI and its effects on environmental standards together with the cross-border environmental performance are analyzed. Before drawing some concluding considerations, where ideas for a research agenda are highlighted, a description of the geographical and sectoral distribution of FDI is made.
The Relationship Between FDI and the Natural Environment. Facts, Evidence and Prospects
PAZIENZA, PASQUALE
2014-01-01
Abstract
The objective of this work is to contribute to the understanding of the relationship between FDI and the natural environment by providing a detailed review of the specific literature. More specifically the work proposes an explanation of the introductory aspects of the FDI and analyzes its socio-economic and environmental effects. With specific regard to the environmental effects of FDI, technique, scale and composition effects are firstly analyzed according to the mainstram literature. In addition, the competition for FDI and its effects on environmental standards together with the cross-border environmental performance are analyzed. Before drawing some concluding considerations, where ideas for a research agenda are highlighted, a description of the geographical and sectoral distribution of FDI is made.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
