CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.0 Introduction In this chapter‚ the background‚ problem statement‚ objectives and justification of the study are discussed. The general and specific objectives are listed and the scopes of the study are described. 1.1 Background of the Study 1.1.1 Malaysia Economic Growth Malaysian economy was consistently reached a GDP growth of more than 7% followed by the low inflation rate in the 1980s and 1990s. The economy went on to an extensive diversification and continued economic
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Executive Summary The overall report is prepared focusing on the scenario of FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) in Bangladesh. There are many prospects of FDI in Bangladesh. The Countries that invest in Bangladesh mainly or supply currencies in the form of investment emphasizes on the economic stability. The provision of FDI exerts that the balanced growth should be the result of the economy. There are many sectors that are highlighted in report that could be the target of Foreign Direct Investment
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Nepal had attracted modest FDI in niche sectors such as tourism‚ herbal products‚ mineral deposits (lime stone)‚ and light manufacturing apparel; hydro power and that it had positive impacts on exports‚ particularly garments. FDI has also enabled the country to export non- traditional manufactured products such as micro-transformers and personal consumer products (UNCTAD‚ 2003b). Investment was mainly in low-technology‚ labour-intensive production. The impact of FDI had also been modest‚ primarily
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The Shifting Location Decisions of Korean Outward FDI Jungmin Kim* Ph.D. Candidate International Business and Strategy College of Business Administration Seoul National University jungmin2@snu.ac.kr Dong Kee Rhee Professor International Business and Strategy College of Business Administration Seoul National University rheedong@snu.ac.kr September 1‚ 2008 * Correspondence to: Jungmin Kim‚ Room.309‚ College of Business Administration‚ Seoul National University‚ 599 Gwanak-ro‚ Gwanak-gu‚ Seoul
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DI in India has increased over the years due to the efforts that have been made by the Indian government. The increased flow of FDI in India has given a major boost to the country’s economy and so measures must be taken in order to ensure that the flow of FDI in India continues to grow. Advantages of FDI in India: The Indian government made several reforms in the economic policy of the country in the early 1990s. This helped in the liberalization and deregulation of the Indian economy and also
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starting with discussing the potential of FDI to affect host country’s economic growth and argues that two important objectes for FDI affects on economic growth‚ inflows of physical capital and technology spillovers‚ and according to research the technology spillovers have the stronger effect to enhance economic growth in the host country. Using cross section analysis with the range of ten years the empirical part of the paper reached a conclusion that FDI inflows improve economic growth in developing
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INVESTMENT FDI is the outcome of Mutual interest of MNC’s and host countries. The FDI refers to the investment of MNC’’ in host countries in the form of creating productive facilities and having ownership and control. On the other hand if MNC or a foreign organization or a foreign individual buys bonds issued by host country it is not FDI‚ as it has no attached management or controlling interest. Such investments are called Portfolio Investments. In developing countries FDI is seen as a useful
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BUSHRA YASMIN‚ AAMRAH HUSSAIN and MUHAMMAD ALI CHAUDHARY* Abstract. This study has analyzed the volume and determinants of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in developing countries of the world. The analysis was based on a sample of 15 developing countries with 5 each from upper middle‚ lower middle and lower income countries. In general‚ the flow of FDI to developing countries has followed an uneven path and its volume was modest in the beginning of 1980s but has tended to rise in subsequent years
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Introduction 2 Current Situation of FDI in Bangladesh 3 Overall FDI inflows 3 FDI inflows by Components: 4 FDI Inflows by EPZ and Non-EPZ Areas 6 FDI Inflows by Major Sectors 7 FDI Inflows by Major Countries 9 Stock Position of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) 11 (a) Overall Stock position of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI): 11 (b) Stock position of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) by Major Sectors: 11 (c) Stock position of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) by Major Countries: 12 Stock Position
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Chapter 6 Outline Electrolux’s Global Investment Strategy Introduction Foreign Direct Investment in the World Economy The Growth of FDI The Direction of FDI The Source of FDI Horizontal Foreign Direct Investment Transportation Costs Market Imperfections (Internalization Theory) Strategic Behavior The Product Life Cycle Location-Specific Advantages Vertical Foreign Direct Investment Strategic Behavior Market Imperfections Implications for Business Chapter Summary Critical Discussion
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