Why do some countries attract more foreign investment than others? How might countries improve their chances of gaining inward investment?
See the Extended Reading List for relevant references, and also consult the following:
Asiedu, E. (2002). On the determinants of foreign direct investment to developing countries: is Africa different?. World Development, 30(1): 107-119.
Dunning, J. H. (1992). The competitive advantage of countries and the activities of transnational corporations. Transnational Corporations, 1(1): 135-168.
Hill, C.W.L. (2013). International business: competing in the global marketplace. Ninth edition. New York: McGraw-Hill. Chapter 8.
Meyer, K. E., & Sinani, E. (2009). When and where does foreign direct investment generate positive spillovers? A meta-analysis. Journal of International Business Studies, 40(7): 1075-1094.
Pajunen, K. (2008). Institutions and inflows of foreign direct investment: A fuzzy-set analysis. Journal of International Business Studies, 39(4): 652-669.