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Do Economic Linkages through FDI Lead to Institutional Change? Assessing Outcomes in Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan / Vanderhill, Rachel; Joireman, Sandra F; Tulepbayeva, Roza

Joireman, Sandra F	Journal Article
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Foreign direct investment (FDI) can deliver benefits beyond the provision of capital, such as efficiency gains. We argue that the theorised positive effects of economic linkage are reduced when linkages are based on natural resources. Domestic elite coalitions supporting reform are also weaker in countries with extensive natural resources. Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan have high-value natural resources and significant FDI, making them most likely cases for reform. Kyrgyzstan is a contrasting case as it has few natural resources. We find that the institutional reforms we would anticipate because of linkages have not occurred and those that exist are often cosmetic.

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Economic Linkages ; Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) ; Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan

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Economic implications of China's "Go-West" policy: a view from Thailand / Phanishsarn, Aksornsri

Phanishsarn, Aksornsri	Journal Article
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2006.

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This research note analyses Chinas Great Western Development Strategy, or the so-called Go-West policy, launched in 2000, and its implications for Thailand. Under this regional economic development policy, the Chinese Government has intensified its efforts to accelerate the development of its inner western region. Thailands geographical proximity to Chinas western provinces provides it with a geo-economic advantage. The study suggests that Thailand should place priority on developing economic linkages with the growing southwestern provinces of Sichuan, Chongqing Municipality, Yunnan, and the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

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China ; Thailand ; Go-West Policy ; Economic Linkages

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