Table 4.

Model (b) variables

Variable typesVariableMeasureSource
Dependent variablesOFDI1Percentage of OFDI flowing into countries with the lowest climate risk (Climate Risk Index in the 0%–25% quantile)UNCTAD
OFDI2Percentage of OFDI flowing into countries with low climate risk (Climate Risk Index in the 25%–50% quantile)UNCTAD
OFDI3Percentage of OFDI flowing into countries with high climate risk (Climate Risk Index in the 50%–75% quantile)UNCTAD
OFDI4Percentage of OFDI flowing into countries with the highest climate risk (Climate Risk Index in the 75%–100% quantile)UNCTAD
Independent variablesCRAHome Country Climate Risk IndexGermanwatch
Control variablesCPIConsumer Price IndexIMF
GDPNatural logarithm of host country B’s GDPIMF
HDIAn index that comprehensively measures GDP per capita, education, and life expectancy per capita. From low to high (0–100)United Nations
TRADETotal foreign trade/GDPIMF
UUnemployment rateIMF
EFIAn index reflecting the degree of freedom of a country’s fiscal, trade, and monetary policies. Not free to free (0–100)Heritage Foundation

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