Why has China invested heavily in countries with weak market environments? A new explanation and implications for China-Africa economic cooperation
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Market imperfections; Government work experience; Institutional environments; Outward FDI;All these keywords.
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- C33 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Multiple or Simultaneous Equation Models; Multiple Variables - - - Models with Panel Data; Spatio-temporal Models
- F21 - International Economics - - International Factor Movements and International Business - - - International Investment; Long-Term Capital Movements
- F23 - International Economics - - International Factor Movements and International Business - - - Multinational Firms; International Business
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