Foreign Direct Investment and Unemployment Patterns in Five South Eastern European Countries
Abstract
Our study investigates the relationship between Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and unemployment in Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, and Romania. Utilizing quantitative analysis, it aims to uncover patterns and dynamics within each country's economic landscape. By employing polynomial regression and graphical representations, the study evaluates the extent to which FDI influences unemployment rates. The findings contribute to a nuanced understanding of the interplay between FDI and unemployment, offering insights for both all the persons interested in the evolution of Eastern Europe
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