Can Outward Foreign Direct Investment Contribute to Environmental Quality?

This presentation explores the environmental dimensions of outward foreign direct investment (OFDI), with a focus on waste generation dynamics. It examines theoretical frameworks like the pollution haven and halo hypotheses alongside the filter-out hypothesis, employing the STIRPAT model for variable analysis. Empirical findings highlight OFDI's role in waste reduction via green technologies and interaction effects. Critical discussion addresses policy implications, offering actionable...