An Exploratory Factor Analysis of the Location -Specific Antecedents to Foreign Direct Investment in Post- Crisis Zimbabwe (2009 - 2015)

Tafadzwa Matiza and Sandra Perks

Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies, 2018, vol. 10, issue 3, 111-121

Abstract: While there are a plethora of studies based on the generic determinants of foreign direct investment, there is a discernible dearth of research into location - specific antecedents of distinct foreign direct investment typologies. This paper identifies the location- specific antecedents influencing foreign investors considering exploiting international business opportunities in post- crisis Zimbabwe. The literature provided the bases for the propositions advanced by this paper. Quantitative survey data was generated from a purposive sample of n=305 foreign investors. An exploratory factor analysis was conducted. The findings suggest that post- crisis Zimbabwe possesses the location- specific antecedents required by market- , resource - , efficiency-, and strategic asset- seeking FDI inflow. It is recommended that Zimbabwean policy- makers take cognisance of these nuances and implement appropriate market entry strategies to lure investors to Zimbabwe to grow the post- crisis economy.

Date: 2018
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DOI: 10.22610/jebs.v10i3.2321

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