Sustainable Practice of Ifrs And Economic Growth: Evidence From A Case Study on A Developing Country
Abstract
This research aims to investigate whether there is a link between the adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the benefits of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), both of which were significant contributors to Afghanistan's economic growth between 2003 and 2020. This study uses panel integration and causality assessment. It looks into the underlying causes of the problem in terms of short- and long-term partnerships, as well as diversity. The findings of this study support the existence of a positive and significant relationship between the adoption of IFRS and the flow of FDI, as well as the correlation between them. Furthermore, the examination of causes shows that IFRS-related FDI is both a short-term source of EG and a long-term cause of diversification. The analysis of causes demonstrates this. This study investigates Afghanistan and expands on the relationship between IFRS acquisition and FDI income. This research could help developing countries that use IFRS and those that do not use IFRS identify the financial implications of IFRS practices and boost economic growth.
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