The authors of this article argue that foreign direct investment can serve as a channel for the international transfer of environmentally friendly technologies and practices, thus directly contributing not only to economic growth but also to environmental progress. Read more
The link between foreign ownership and environmental performance remains a controversial issue. This paper contributes to our understanding of this... Read more
The Indonesian government is blazing a trail for other emerging economies with its recognition of the adverse health, financial and environmental impact of high carbon emissions, and its new plan charting a course towards sustainability says Nicholas Stern. Read more
Only 16 countries have set domestic targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions that are clearly at least as ambitious as... Read more
Foreign direct investment can be a channel for the transfer of environmentally-friendly technologies, writes Arlan Brucal in LSE Business Review Read more
Using data from Indonesia, this study concludes that FDI can serve as a channel for international transfer of environmentally-friendly technologies and practices, thus directly contributing to environmental progress. Read more
This paper investigates whether importing intermediate goods improves firm-level environmental performance in a developing country, using data from the Indonesian manufacturing sector. Read more
Waterborne diseases are the leading cause of mortality in developing countries. We emphasize a previously ignored cause of diarrhea –... Read more
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This paper shows that the level of deforestation in Indonesia is positively related to the degree of ethnic fractionalization at... Read more
