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Attracting Foreign Investment: New Trends, Sources and Policies  
Sanjaya Lall

Series name: Economic Paper Series
Series number: 31

Size: 253 mm x 190 mm
ISSN:
Categories: Economic Paper Series, Economics

ISBN No: 978-0-85092-506-7

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Publication Date: 01-1997
Number of Pages: 62

Status: In stock

Price: £ 6.00    [Currency converter]  


Description

This paper examines recent trends in foreign direct investment in developing countries, analyses the determinants of foreign direct investment inflows, assesses the contribution made by new forms of foreign investment and provides policy suggestions on how to attract such investment. It aims to inform countries on the opportunities offered by both traditional and new sources of foreign investment and guidance on appropriate policies to increase inward investment.

Contents

Foreword
1. Introduction
2. Global Trends in FDI
3. Distribution of FDI in the Developing World
4. Economic Factors
5. Policy Needs for Attracting FDI
6. MNE Strategies
7. Policy Reform
8. Developing Country Multinational Enterprises
9. Other “New Forms” of FDI
10. Policy Implications
References