title: Institutional determinants of <scp>FDI</scp> in Oman: Causality analysis framework
abstract: Abstract This paper explores the institutional determinants of FDI in Oman and the role of FDI in enhancing Oman's economic diversification strategy. Time series data was collected for the selected institutional factors influencing FDI during the period 1996–2018. Unit root and Granger causality framework were used in the analysis. Results indicated that strong and clear property rights protection, corruption freedom, fiscal and trade freedom, cause FDI inflows in Oman, whereas business freedom 
journal: International Journal of Finance & Economics