Foreign Direct Investment Flashcards
1
Q
Foreign direct investment
A
When a global firm sets up a factory or makes an ownership investment in another country
2
Q
Problems with FDI
A
Unskilled jobs
Pressurises government
Opportunity cost of grants
Likely to leave
3
Q
Benefits of FDI
A
Brings jobs
Higher consumer spending
Boosts GDP
Tax revenue
Helps utility 4 FOP