Abstract
Over the last few years, some developing countries have built a strategy for economic development based on foreign investment in their economies. These countries have realized the key role of FDI in increasing industrialization and stimulating economic growth. The benefits of FDI appear technological transfer, employment, productivity gains, competitiveness and so on. In view of these considerations, attracting FDI has an integral element of policy reforms in many developing countries. Tunisia is no exception.
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Mekki, R. (2005). The Impact of Foreign Direct Investment on Trade: Evidence from Tunisia’s Trade. In: Motamen-Samadian, S. (eds) Capital Flows and Foreign Direct Investments in Emerging Markets. Centre for the Study of Emerging Markets Series. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230597969_7
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