1、中文 5300 汉字 ， 2700 单词， 1.4 万英文字符 出处： Lee J W. The contribution of foreign direct investment to clean energy use, carbon emissions and economic growthJ. Energy Policy, 2013, 55(4):483-489. 外 文 资 料 翻 译 专 业： 国际经济与贸易 姓 名： 指导教师： The contribution of foreign direct investment to clean energy use, carbon emi
2、ssions and economic growth Jung Wan Lee Abstract The paper investigates the contributions of foreign direct investment (FDI) net inows to clean energy use, carbon emissions, and economic growth. The paper employs cointegration tests to examine a long-run equilibrium relationship among the variables
3、and xed effects models to examine the magnitude of FDI contributions to the other variables. The paper analyzes panel data of 19 nations of the G20 from 1971 to 2009. The test results indicate that FDI has played an important role in economic growth for the G20 whereas it limits its impact on an inc
4、rease in CO2 emissions in the economies. The research nds no compelling evidence of FDI link with clean energy use. Given the results, the paper discusses FDIs potential role in achieving green growth goals. Keywords: Clean energy use; Foreign direct investment; Carbon emissions 1. Introduction With
5、in policy circles, there is a widespread belief that foreign direct investment (FDI) enhances the productivity of host countries and promotes economic growth. The notion supports FDI may not only provide direct capital nancing but may also create positive externalities via the adoption of foreign te
6、chnology and know-how. Batten and Vo (2009) have shown that FDI stimulates economic growth through technology transfer, spillover effects, productivity gains, and the introduction of new processes and managerial skills. Fernandes and Paunov (2012) have recently shown that FDI has positive effects on innovation activities and manufacturing productivity. Hermes and Lensink (2003) reported that FDI plays an important role in modernizing the economy and promoting econom
