This volume examines the economics of foreign direct investment in developing countries. Some chapters are theoretical in nature, others empirical, and still others are largely policy-oriented. Topics covered include whether FDI makes an autonomous contribution to growth in these nations and whether or not "spillovers" are generated by this investments. Also covered are effects of policy intervention by governments on FDI flows and whether non-economic factors might figure as determinants of location of FDI.
Language
English
Pages
256
Format
Hardcover
Release
April 28, 2005
ISBN 13
9781403949400
Multinationals and Foreign Investment in Economic Development
This volume examines the economics of foreign direct investment in developing countries. Some chapters are theoretical in nature, others empirical, and still others are largely policy-oriented. Topics covered include whether FDI makes an autonomous contribution to growth in these nations and whether or not "spillovers" are generated by this investments. Also covered are effects of policy intervention by governments on FDI flows and whether non-economic factors might figure as determinants of location of FDI.