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Economics, Politics and Business Environment
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Harvard Business Publishing
Length: 13 pages
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Abstract
Between 1985 and 1990, the global economy witnessed an unprecedented surge in flows of foreign direct investment (FDI). This sudden increase called back into prominence the range of questions that have long surrounded FDI. What causes firms to expand or contract their purchase of foreign assets? How do patterns of investment affect trade and development? What is the impact of FDI on host countries? This note explores these questions in some detail and includes data summarizing recent trends in FDI flows.; To present background information on the causes and effects of FDI.
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Abstract
Between 1985 and 1990, the global economy witnessed an unprecedented surge in flows of foreign direct investment (FDI). This sudden increase called back into prominence the range of questions that have long surrounded FDI. What causes firms to expand or contract their purchase of foreign assets? How do patterns of investment affect trade and development? What is the impact of FDI on host countries? This note explores these questions in some detail and includes data summarizing recent trends in FDI flows.; To present background information on the causes and effects of FDI.