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Bibliometric Analysis of Foreign Direct Investment's Impact on Economic and Social Development

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|Jul 2026

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Language: English
Page range: 2181 - 2194
Published on: Jul 21, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 1 issue per year

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