What is foreign direct investment and why is it important in terms of countries? Please explain the types of motives for FDI? What are the advantages of FDI for host countries?

Economics:
10th Edition
ISBN:9781285859460
Author:BOYES, William
Publisher:BOYES, William
Chapter18: Globalization
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 5E
icon
Related questions
Question

What is foreign direct investment and why is it important in terms of countries?

Please explain the types of motives for FDI?

What are the advantages of FDI for host countries?

What kind of problems can FDI cause for host countries?

 

Expert Solution
steps

Step by step

Solved in 4 steps

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Foreign Direct Investment
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, economics and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Recommended textbooks for you
Economics:
Economics:
Economics
ISBN:
9781285859460
Author:
BOYES, William
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Economics Today and Tomorrow, Student Edition
Economics Today and Tomorrow, Student Edition
Economics
ISBN:
9780078747663
Author:
McGraw-Hill
Publisher:
Glencoe/McGraw-Hill School Pub Co