Trends in investment Flashcards
Overview
Foreign direct investment is an important source of funding for development in all countries, especially for less developed economies
Trends for FDI
Developing countries receive almost twice as much FDI as they initiate
FDI from North America has slumped
Asia-Pacific region account fo 40% of FDI inflows
Largest investors were Japan, China and France
What attracts investment
Manufacturing industries
Natural resource development
financial business services
large and accessible consumer markets
lower business taxes, attract investment to Ireland and Cyprus who have low taxes and are part of EY
What attracts investment
Manufacturing industries
Natural resource development
financial business services
large and accessible consumer markets
lower business taxes, attract investment to Ireland and Cyprus who have low taxes and are part of EY