The effect of foreign direct investment on economic growth in Afghanistan: an empirical insight

Mohd Thas Thaker, Mohamed Asmy and Baryal, Baryalai and Taghizadeh-Hesary, Farhad (2025) The effect of foreign direct investment on economic growth in Afghanistan: an empirical insight. International Journal of Emerging Markets, 20 (10). pp. 4217-4234. ISSN 1746-8809 E-ISSN 1746-8817

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Abstract

Purpose – This paper examines the impact of foreign direct investment (FDI) on the economic growth of Afghanistan over the period 1990 to 2019. Design/methodology/approach – This study uses an autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) to measure FDI’s impact on economic growth and determine the short- vs long-run relationship. Findings – The results show that the F-bound cointegration test confirms the long-run relationship among the variables. The long-run and short-run results reveal that foreign direct investment has a significant negative impact on economic growth in the long run. However, domestic investment and labour force have a significant and positive impact on economic growth in the long run. Moreover, the impact of trade openness on economic growth is insignificant in the long run, while it has a significant negative impact in the short run. Originality/value – In this study, we contribute to this research area by analysing the function of FDI in economic growth from Afghanistan’s experience and perspectives. This is the first study empirically examining this relationship in Afghanistan while considering other selected macroeconomic indicators. This paper could greatly benefit policymakers in Afghanistan by guiding the formulation of FDI policies that would spur its economic growth and development

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Foreign direct investment, Economic growth, Trade openness, Afghanistan, ARDL
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences > Department of Economics
Depositing User:	Dr Mohamed Asmy Bin Mohd Thas Thaker
Date Deposited:	12 Sep 2025 10:54
Last Modified:	12 Sep 2025 10:54
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/123227

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