IOSR-JBM   Volume-6 ~ Issue-1 ~ Nov-Dec-2012

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	The Impact of Tax Incentives on Foreign Direct Investment in the Oil and Gas Sector in Nigeria.
Country	:	Nigeria
Authors	:	Babatunde, Shakirat Adepeju
	:	10.9790/487X-0610115

Abstract:The government of oil-rich Nigeria strived to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) through tax incentive, because of its acknowledged advantages as a tool for economic development.However, the trade-off between the sacrificed tax revenue and the expected gains from FDI are inconsistentas there is contentious evidence in the literature that tax incentive is actually the attraction for FDI. This study is aimed at filling this gap, therefore, it examines the impact of tax incentives on foreign direct investments in the oil and gas sector in Nigeria.
Key Words: Central bank of Nigeria, Economic growth, Foreign Direct Investment, Macro-economic statistics,Nigeria, Oil and Gas, Taxation, Tax incentives, Vision 20-20-20

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Organized Retail in the Rural Markets in India
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Surajit Dey, Dr. Sameena Rafat, Puja Agarwal
	:	10.9790/487X-0611625

Abstract:Retail is a buzz word in today's changing business environment. Different industrial sectors are in the phase of transition from conventional business models to innovative, market driven and consumer centric models. In India retail is not a new word, however the emerging formats of retailing are changing the entire scenario and posing tough challenges in front of Indian retailers. They are now designing customized retail products and services and targeting the untapped segment of the market. Presently, nearly 60% of the population resides in rural India and their retail requirements are partially met by the unorganized retail stores. This study is an attempt to explore the potential of rural retail market of India, accessing their needs for products and brands. The study also aims at developing a business model for the rural retail market in India.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Role of Foreign Direct Investment in Multi-Brand Retailing Sector in India
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Venkatanarayana Miriyam, Hanumanthappa.S
	:	10.9790/487X-0612628

Abstract:"Necessity always necessitates searching for the alternatives" In developing countries like India, because of low per capita income there would be always scarcity of capital. As a consequence, underutilization of natural resources, unemployment and underemployment, low productivity & technological undergrowth, shortage of skilled labour, economical imbalance and unhealthy balance of payments become more prominent. Countries continuously in need of investment for their development especially in emerging countries like India. To be frank, the source of investment may be obtained through public or private funding, but the total finance required would generally be above the capital which may be available within the country's boundaries. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), therefore, becomes an important financial source for capital projects which would be vital for development of emerging countries.

 

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