The Synergy of Blockchain and FDI: Frameworks for Advancing Cross-Border Investment Security and Efficiency

Authors

  • Alisa-Mihaela Ambrozie Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies

Keywords:

blockchain; FDI; cross-border investment; strategic framework; regulatory harmonization

Abstract

This study explores the integration of blockchain technology in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), aiming to address inefficiencies, opacity, and security challenges in traditional FDI processes. It examines blockchain’s potential to enhance cross-border investment efficiency and security through a comparative analysis with conventional FDI mechanisms. The paper proposes a strategic framework for blockchain adoption in FDI, focusing on optimizing transactional processes, fostering innovative investment models, and navigating complex regulatory environments. Key findings highlight the transformative impact of blockchain in streamlining FDI operations, enhancing transparency, and reducing costs. The framework underscores the need for technological adaptation, regulatory harmonization, and collaborative global efforts. This research contributes to the discourse on blockchain in international finance, offering insights for policymakers and stakeholders in the FDI arena. The study concludes with the recognition of blockchain’s significant potential in FDI, while acknowledging the challenges in its implementation. It calls for further research on blockchain’s evolving role in global economic structures.

References

Aboujaoude, J., & Saade, R. (2019). Business applications of blockchain technology: A systematic review. IEEE-Access, 10. doi: https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2019.2902501

Ambrozie, A. M., & Sorcaru, S. (2021). Blockchain Applications in business. A Systematic Literature Review. EuroEconomica, 40(2). https://www.ceeol.com/search/article-detail?id=1060611

Attaran, M., & Gunasekaran, A. (2019). Applications of blockchain technology in business: challenges and opportunities.

Dunning, J. H. (1993). Assessing the costs and benefits of foreign direct investment: some theoretical considerations. In Foreign investment and privatization in Eastern Europe (pp. 34-81). London: Palgrave Macmillan UK. doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-22648-1_2

Ganne, E. (2018). Can Blockchain revolutionize international trade? (p. 152). Geneva: World Trade Organization.

Hackius, N., & Petersen, M. (2017). Blockchain in logistics and supply chain: Trick or treat? In Proceedings of the Hamburg International Conference of Logistics (HICL) (pp. 3-18). Berlin: epubli GmbH. DOI: https://doi.org/10.15480/882.1444

Kogut, B. M. (Ed.). (2012). The small worlds of corporate governance. MIT Press. doi: https://doi.org/10.7551/mitpress/9115.003.0003

Iftode, F., & Pirju, I. S. (2014). Contemporary Globalization, the Transition from Border to Integration. EIRP Proceedings, 9. https://proceedings.univ-danubius.ro/index.php/eirp/article/view/1509

Nakamoto, S. (2008). Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System. https://bitcoinwhitepaper.co/

Scaperlanda, A. (1993). Multinational enterprises and the global market. Journal of economic issues, 27(2), 605-616. doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/00213624.1993.11505441

Tapscott, D., & Tapscott, A. (2016). Blockchain revolution: how the technology behind bitcoin is changing money, business, and the world. Penguin.

Topliceanu, S. C., & Sorcaru, S. L. (2022). The BEI index: an approach for measuring the business environment in Africa. Journal of Business Economics and Management, 23(4), 895-914. doi: https://doi.org/10.3846/jbem.2022.16644

Verhoeven, P., Sinn, F., & Herden, T. T. (2018). Examples from blockchain implementations in logistics and supply chain management: exploring the mindful use of a new technology. Logistics, 2(3), 20. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/logistics2030020

Zhao, J. L., Fan, S., & Yan, J. (2019). Overview of business innovations and research opportunities in blockchain and introduction to the special issue. Financial Innovation, 5(1), 28. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40854-017-0059-8

Downloads

Published

2024-04-09

How to Cite

Ambrozie, A.-M. . (2024). The Synergy of Blockchain and FDI: Frameworks for Advancing Cross-Border Investment Security and Efficiency. EuroEconomica, 42(2), 169–175. Retrieved from https://dj.univ-danubius.ro/index.php/EE/article/view/2760

Issue

Section

Articles

Most read articles by the same author(s)