Foreign Direct Investment

Preface

Foreign direct investment has become a keystone both for the governments and firms. It plays a crucial role in the growth of developing and emerging markets. Firms in these economies need multinationals’ funding and expertise to expand not only international but also their national footprints. Emerging economies need private investment in infrastructure, energy, and other manufacturing sectors to increase jobs and wages. At the same time, firms investing abroad also benefit by creating opportunities for themselves both concerning higher growth and income. Diversification always increases returns within a reasonable framework of risk management. The controlling interest in foreign assets enables a firm to efficiently acquire new products ...