Examining the Dimensions of Governance that are Relevant for Private Investment

• Autorzy: Quan Vu Le , Meenaksh Rishi
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Which types of governance indicators matter the most for private investment? This short paper answers the question by examining the impact of specific governance indicators on private investment in a cross-section of developing economies. Results indicate that an effective government that includes competent and independent civil service and credible governmental policies are positively associated with private investment. Fair and predictable rules of the game that determine the extent to which property rights are protected also facilitate greater private investment. Based on this the paper concludes that since some indicators of governance matter more than others, targeted institutional reform that focuses first on the significant dimensions may be key to facilitating private investment in developing areas.(original abstract)

Słowa kluczowe

EN

Private enterprises investments; Management; Economic indicators

PL

Inwestycje przedsiębiorstw prywatnych; Zarządzanie; Wskaźniki ekonomiczne

• Czasopismo: Business and Economic Horizons
• Rocznik: 2010
• Numer: vol 1, iss. 1
• Strony: 1--5

Twórcy

autor

Quan Vu Le

• Department of Economics, Albers School of Business and Economics Seattle University, USA

autor

Meenaksh Rishi

• Department of Economics, Albers School of Business and Economics Seattle University, USA

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Identyfikatory

DOI

10.15208/beh.2010.01