An evaluation of the impact of foreign direct investment on Bahraini economy
by Anis Khayati
International Journal of Applied Nonlinear Science (IJANS), Vol. 2, No. 1/2, 2015

Abstract: In many economic studies, FDI is positively linked to economic growth of the host country. However, questions continue to linger and some authors contend that the relation between economic growth and FDI can be negative. Existing empirical findings for Bahrain based on traditional regression analysis show no conclusive results; and many voices, notably from the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), are urging the government to limit the advantages given to foreign investors. In this paper, we use the fuzzy screening methodology to assess the impact of FDI on Bahraini economy by aggregating the evaluations of a panel of experts from the academic and the investment fields on the basis of some set criteria. Results show an overall threshold positive effect of FDI on Bahraini economy.

Online publication date: Wed, 11-May-2016

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