This study looks into the determinants of foreign direct investment and economic growth of four countries
(Pakistan, China, Bangladesh and India) based on secondary data covering the period form 1970-2010. The
selected three countries are from Subcontinent. China is included in this study because China is getting highest
foreign direct investment and it is on the top of preferred destinations of foreign direct investment. Ordinary
Least Square (OLS) is used in this study to reveal the relationship between variables through two equations.
The results, obtained from the analysis show that large market size and growth in the market of the host
country are most significant determinants of foreign direct investment and foreign direct investment is an
important ingredient of economic growth and economic growth. The relationship between foreign direct
investment and economic growth is ilateral.
The results also reveal that domestic saving, growth in exports and employment are contributing to the
economic growth. Depreciation in the exchange rate and deficit trade balance attracts foreign direct
investment. When countries face trade deficit they adopt more favorable policies towards foreign direct
investment.