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Toward A Development-friendly International Regulatory Framework for Foreign Direct Investment

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Is the World Trade Organization Attractive Enough for Emerging Economies?

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What kind of international regulations might help foreign direct investment (FDI) contribute most positively to the growth and welfare of host countries in the developing world? What kind of international regulations might limit FDI from doing damage?

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Moran, T.H. (2010). Toward A Development-friendly International Regulatory Framework for Foreign Direct Investment. In: Drabek, Z. (eds) Is the World Trade Organization Attractive Enough for Emerging Economies?. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230250826_3

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