Does foreign investment create green growth?

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Published 05.02.20
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A study in Indonesia reveals that foreign acquisitions lead to a 30% improvement in energy efficiency within two years

Economists argue whether foreign direct investment in developing economies exports pollution or generates green growth. Beata Javorcik talks to Tim Phillips about a surprising conclusion from factory-level research in Indonesia.

Editors' note: This interview first appeared on VoxEU.org