Nation Branding and How It Is Related to Foreign Direct Investment Inflows

This study examines the existence of a correlation between the Brand Image of a country and its FDI Inflows. Furthermore, does the Brand Image of a country have a positive impact on its FDI inflows? To proceed to the object of the study, we use a panel model regression that applies to the ten best N...

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Published in:International journal of economics and financial issues Vol. 10; no. 2
Main Authors: Abdelmounaim Lahrech, Sami Zaki Alabdulwahab, Safaâ Bouayach
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: EconJournals 01-03-2020
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Summary:This study examines the existence of a correlation between the Brand Image of a country and its FDI Inflows. Furthermore, does the Brand Image of a country have a positive impact on its FDI inflows? To proceed to the object of the study, we use a panel model regression that applies to the ten best Nation Branding Index (NBI) countries between 2008 and 2014. The result illustrates a strong positive correlation between nation branding and FDI inflow, indicating that nation branding plays a significant role in attracting business to the country. Moreover, countries that exhibit high nation branding have a tendency to have significant increases in FDI inflows. Keywords: Nation Branding Index, Foreign Direct Investment, Trade Openness, Growth Real GDP, Political Stability, Control of Corruption, Panel Estimation JEL Classifications: F3, M2, O19 DOI: https://doi.org/10.32479/ijefi.9345  
ISSN:2146-4138