The Determinants of Employment of Affiliates of US Multinational Enterprises in Africa
Year: 2004
Type: article
Abstract: Employment of foreign affiliates of multinational enterprises has been shown to promote growth by boosting wages, increasing the transfer of technology and enhancing productivity in host countries. Yet, the factors affecting such multinational employment in Africa have not been studied. Using panel data, this article indicates that – in contrast to natural resource availability – good infrastructure, higher income, openness to trade and an educated labour force have a significant positive impact on employment. In order to realise the employment benefits of FDI, therefore, sub‐Saharan Africa needs to attract investments in non‐natural resource industries, and host countries need to improve their infrastructure and educate their population.
Source: Development Policy Review
Author: Elizabeth Asiedu
Institution: University of Kansas
Language: English
Subfield: Strategy and Management
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2095684445