This paper examines the overall and sectoral economic impact of foreign direct investment (FDI) on the Thai economy using the economic data from 2005-2013. In assessing the overall economic impact, it is found that FDI has contributed positively to Thailand's economic growth. However, when analyzing the sectoral details, the empirical results indicate that FDI has a varying impact on the productive sectors in Thailand. Out of the 9 sub-sectors covered by this study, 5 sub-sectors (manufacturing, construction, financial, wholesale, retail trade, and agriculture) show strong statistically-significant positive effects of FDI on the relevant sector's value-added output. Based on these findings, it is suggested that policy-makers, including the Board of Investment, should aim to promote FDI with special consideration of the sectoral impact that would enable Thailand's FDI promotion policies to be more productive and beneficial for the Thai economy.
権利
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雑誌名
IDE Discussion Paper
雑誌名(英)
IDE Discussion Paper
巻
443
発行年
2014-02-01
出版者
Institute of Developing Economies (IDE-JETRO)
著者版フラグ
publisher
日本十進分類法
338.92237
JEL分類
JEL:F21 - International Investment;
JEL:F23 - Multinational Firms; International Business
地域/国名
タイ
キーワード(LSH)
Thailand
Foreign investments
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
Investment Promotion
Assessment of FDI impact on Thailand's production sectors : implications for investment promotion activities
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