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  "title": "Foreign Direct Investment in the World Economy",
  "publication": "IMF Working Papers, 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.",
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      "heading": "Summary",
      "content": "- Examines the role of foreign direct investment (FDI) in international capital flows.\n- Surveys theories of the determinants of FDI.\n- Reviews the economic consequences of FDI for both host (recipient) and home (investor) nations in light of empirical studies.\n- Discusses policy issues surrounding possible negotiation of a “multilateral agreement on investment”."
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      "heading": "Major themes and findings",
      "content": "- Determinants of FDI:\n  - Theories of the determinants of FDI are surveyed (the source summarizes theoretical frameworks without listing specific models on the landing page).\n- Economic consequences:\n  - Empirical studies are used to assess impacts of FDI on host nations (recipient) and home nations (investor).\n- Policy issues:\n  - Policy considerations related to a potential “multilateral agreement on investment” are discussed."
    },
    {
      "heading": "Subject classification and keywords",
      "content": "- Subject: Balance of payments, Capital formation, Economic sectors, Foreign direct investment, National accounts, Transnational corporations\n- 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\n\n---\n\n\nSource: https://www.imf.org/en/publications/wp/issues/2016/12/30/foreign-direct-investment-in-the-world-economy-1112"
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    "Authors: Edward M. Graham",
    "Published: June 1, 1995",
    "Series: IMF Working Papers",
    "DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9781451847901.001",
    "Examines the role of foreign direct investment (FDI) in international capital flows.",
    "Surveys theories of the determinants of FDI.",
    "Reviews the economic consequences of FDI for both host (recipient) and home (investor) nations in light of empirical studies.",
    "Discusses policy issues surrounding possible negotiation of a “multilateral agreement on investment”.",
    "Determinants of FDI:",
    "Economic consequences:",
    "Policy issues:",
    "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"
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