Between 1985 and 1990, the global economy witnessed an unprecedented surge in foreign direct investment (FDI). This sudden increase in the call back to prominence of issues that have long been surrounded by foreign direct investment. What makes the company to expand or reduce their purchase of foreign assets? As the structure of investment impact on trade and development? What is the impact of FDI on the host countries? This note discusses these issues in some detail and includes data compilation of the latest trends in FDI flows. "Hide
by Julia Roy, Debora L. Spar 13 pages. Publication Date: January 4, 1995. Prod. #: 795031-PDF-ENG