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eISSN: 2581-9615 || CODEN: WJARAI || Impact Factor 8.2 ||  CrossRef DOI

Research and review articles are invited for publication in March 2026 (Volume 29, Issue 3) Submit manuscript

The impact of credit ratings on international investment: Evidence from an emerging market

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Fagan Muzaffarli * and Kanan Mahmudlu

School of Accounting, Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, 182 Nanhu Avenue, Wuhan 430073, P.R. China.
 
Research Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 24(02), 564-579
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2024.24.2.3372
DOI url: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2024.24.2.3372
 
Received on 26 September 2024; revised on 03 November 2024; accepted on 05 November 2024
 
This study examines the influence of sovereign credit ratings on international investments in emerging markets, focusing on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI). Using data from 22 emerging economies spanning 1999 to 2019, we employ OLS and fixed-effects regression models to analyze how credit ratings affect investment flows and market volatility. The findings indicate that sovereign credit ratings significantly impact investor decisions, as these ratings serve as a key metric in assessing investment risk and potential. This research highlights the essential role of credit ratings in enhancing financial stability and promoting economic integration through foreign investments, with implications for growth and trade. The study provides novel insights for investors, policymakers, and rating agencies on the role of credit ratings in emerging market investments, contributing to a deeper understanding of their impact on global economic dynamics.
 
International Investment; Foreign Direct Investment; Foreign Portfolio Investment; Credit Ratings; Credit Rating Agencies; Emerging Markets
 
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Fagan Muzaffarli and Kanan Mahmudlu. The impact of credit ratings on international investment: Evidence from an emerging market. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 24(2), 564-579. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2024.24.2.3372

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