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An Integrated Pythagorean Fuzzy Delphi-AHP Framework for Optimizing Foreign Direct Investment: Key Drivers for Success

Title
An Integrated Pythagorean Fuzzy Delphi-AHP Framework for Optimizing Foreign Direct Investment: Key Drivers for Success
Creator
Gupta, Srikant; Jha, Babita; Dawar, Gaurav
Description
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) plays a pivotal role in global economic development, fostering cross-border collaborations and driving economic growth. Recognizing the significance of optimizing FDI drivers, this study employs a novel approach by integrating the Pythagorean Fuzzy Delphi (PFD) and Pythagorean Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (PFAHP). The Pythagorean Fuzzy Delphi methodology was used to identify and classify drivers into Technological, Political, Environmental, Social, and Cultural categories. Subsequently, the PFAHP was employed to rank these drivers. The top three prioritized drivers are: advocating for favorable foreign investment policies and trade agreements; implementing advanced cybersecurity measures to safeguard sensitive technology and data; and developing cutting-edge research and development facilities to foster innovation and attract technology-intensive investments. The study concludes by discussing how implementing these top-ranked drivers can significantly enhance FDI by creating a conducive environment for international investment, thereby contributing to economic prosperity and technological advancement. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature 2025.
Source
Annals of Data Science;
Date
01-01-2025
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Subject
Drivers; Foreign direct investment; Pythagorean fuzzy AHP; Pythagorean fuzzy delphi
Coverage
Gupta S., Department of Operations and Decision Sciences, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur, India; Jha B., School of Business and Management, Christ (Deemed to Be University), NCR, Ghaziabad, India; Dawar G., Jaypee Business School, Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Uttar Pradesh, Noida, India
Rights
Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library
Relation
ISSN: 21985804;
Format
online
Language
English
Type
Article

Citation

Gupta, Srikant; Jha, Babita; Dawar, Gaurav, “An Integrated Pythagorean Fuzzy Delphi-AHP Framework for Optimizing Foreign Direct Investment: Key Drivers for Success,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed June 19, 2026, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/22076.

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