Foreign Direct Investment in the World Economy
June 1, 1995
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Summary
The role of foreign direct investment (FDI) in international capital flows is examined. Theories of the determinants of FDI are surveyed, and the economic consequences of FDI for both host (recipient) and home (investor) nations are examined in light of empirical studies. Policy issues surrounding possible negotiation of a “multilateral agreement on investment” are discussed.
Subject: Balance of payments, Capital formation, Economic sectors, Foreign direct investment, National accounts, Transnational corporations
Keywords: Capital formation, competitor firm, Europe, FDI flow, FDI surge, Foreign direct investment, Global, host nation, investor firm, North America, outward FDI, parent firm, Transnational corporations, WP
Pages:
36
Volume:
1995
DOI:
Issue:
059
Series:
Working Paper No. 1995/059
Stock No:
WPIEA0591995
ISBN:
9781451847901
ISSN:
1018-5941
