FDI territorial distribution in Romania

Our previous research focused on highlighting the impact of financial crisis on foreign direct investments (FDI) level in Romania and Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries. Going further, this paper aims to analyze in more detailed the impact of major macroeconomic factors on territorial distribution of FDI in Romania, during the period 2006-2012. We must be aware that, FDI can be influenced by investments made by the public authority regarding the infrastructure, education or other social aspect. In this context, in order to improve the level of FDI in a specific region, we have to know what will be most viable tool to utilize to achieve it. For accomplishing this, we will use a regression model and panel data methodology, which will help us to identify the influence of several macroeconomic variables on FDI value recorded by each region. The present study is important in supporting the regulatory environment, in order to attract more FDI, as a solution for economic development of specific regions. (C) 2015 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V.