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Direct Foreign Investment, 2005.
An analysis of the risks and benefits of direct foreign investment in Thailand, compared to in Ghana.
4,731 words (approx. 18.9 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 121.95
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This paper analyzes why Thailand may be considered better for direct foreign investment than Ghana. The paper discusses exchange rate data, capital sources, sensitivity analysis, alternative investment and financing decisions, capital budgeting and contingency plans. It looks at the risks that may be involved with direct foreign investment in Thailand and describes the rationale used in the selection of Thailand as the clear choice for an investment.
Outline:
Country Selection
Exchange Rate
Capital Sources
Sensitivity Analysis
Alternative Investment/Financing Decisions
Capital Budget
Contingency
Conclusion
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"As is readily apparent, decisions as to what country to select when considering a direct foreign investment are often highly complicated. Additionally, even when a country is selected, a multitude of complex factors make up the various strategies that a firm must implement to hedge the various risks involved in conducting business overseas. With regard to the service firm, the decision was made to expand operations in the country of Thailand. With a healthier economy, a relatively stable government, and friendlier business environment, Thailand was determined to offer better investment opportunities than Ghana. This is not to imply that Ghana would not constitute a wise investment decision, as many risks inherent to the country could be mitigated; however, Thailand's socio-economic, political, and exchange rate circumstances were determined to be more favorable than Ghana's."
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Direct Foreign Investment., 2002.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper examines the economic importance of direct foreign investment in the United States, especially by England.
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Direct Foreign Investment In Switzerland: Legal Issues, 1997.
Examines the economic prospects of Switzerland and analyzes the legal issues in direct investment in the country.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 6 sources, $ 63.95
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"Direct Foreign Investment In Switzerland: Legal Issues
Introduction: Investment Climate
Switzerland, a fundamentally prosperous and stable modern
economy with a per capita GDP roughly 10% above that of the big West European economies, is experiencing short term difficulties. After recovering slowly in 1994 95 from recession, the Swiss economy remains weak, mainly because of the strong Swiss franc and weak growth in Swiss export market, especially in other European countries. Over the near term, growth may average barely 1%, with more than one half of this increase resulting from growth in inventories. Weak domestic consumer demand is the principal culprit; stagnation in real disposable income is combining with a reluctance to reduce saving rates in the face of ..."
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State-Led Development vs. Foreign Investment, 2008.
Examines if Third World states should pursue economic development through state-led development or through foreign investments as in the cases of Malaysia and Uganda.
2,490 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 75.95
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This paper argues that Third World states should pursue state-led economic development over development achieved through foreign investment. The paper states that Third World states that are indebted to other states and organizations will be susceptible to conditional loans and to the withholding of needed aid. The paper relates that countries that insist upon state-led development instead of upon foreign aid/investment are in a better-position to maintain appropriate working standards for domestic workers and to distribute resources to indigenous sectors that will spark economic growth and diversification. The paper then compares Malaysia, a country that tries to avoid reliance upon foreign investment to Uganda, a nation that is heavily dependent upon foreign investment. The paper concludes that Malaysia's approach works better.
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"Supporters of foreign investment as a tool for national economic development may be in the minority, but they keep returning to the fact that struggling countries in need of funds have little recourse but to turn to international lending bodies for assistance. They point to the fact that the IMF sanctioned a much-needed three-year, low-interest Enhanced Structural Adjustment Facility worth nearly $180 million in Special Drawing Rights for Uganda. The World Bank, in the period 1989-90, also approved additional supplements totaling nearly $300 million."
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Foreign Investment in Asia, 2002.
Looks at how foreign investment is structured and run in Asia.
1,175 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 6 sources, $ 40.95
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This paper discusses the Foreign Direct Investment structure in Asian countries. The author looks at different theories of foreign investment, and how foreign investment effects the structure and economies of these countries depending on it for growth and development.
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"Foreign Direct Investment is one of the main sources of capital inflow in today?s world. Simply, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) refers to the investment by foreign countries in a domestic country. For Asian countries, which are the focus of discussion of this paper, FDI has been widely accepted as a crucial part of these economies. Recently, after the September eleventh attacks, the importance has increased even further, especially as there is a sudden contraction of this type of Investment. The majority of the Asians, therefore, express strong support for Multi National Enterprises (MNEs), saying that they contribute considerably to the growth and development of their countries. (European Report)."
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Foreign Private Investment, 2005.
This paper examines foreign private investment and its benefits for investors and the country of investment.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 5 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper discusses the nature of foreign private investment as seen in the actions of multi-national enterprises and other entities as they open plants in foreign countries and invest capital and expertise in these operations. The paper considers the advantages and disadvantages of such investment and some of the reasons it has been increasing in the new global economy.
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"Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is a major process of transferring capital, technology and other business benefits from the developed world to the underdeveloped world today, as well as from all parts of the world into any economy in which investors want to put their money for the benefit of that economy and the investors themselves. Some such investment is made by governments, some by major economic institutions such as the World Bank and the IMF and by companies choosing where to place their operations for the future. Foreign private investment occurs when companies or individuals make such investments. Making such investments has advantages which attract investors, but the process can also have disadvantages which potential investors need to remember. FDI "is conventionally defined as a form of international inter-firm co-operation that involves significant equity stake and effective management decision power in, or ownership control of, foreign enterprises" (Luiz 2)."
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Foreign Investment in Japan, 2007.
An analysis of the background of economic, political and cultural conditions in Japan since World War II and their affect on foreign investment.
1,388 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper discusses the economic and political conditions in Japan that affect foreign investment there. It looks at the background of political and cultural changes in Japan since World War Two and how these have affected Japan's economy. It shows how recently introduced reforms are gradually dismantling barriers to investment in order to promote future growth and to help Japan recover from an economic slump. The paper discusses how this provides new investment opportunities.
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"Japan has emerged a world leader in technology development with innovations including wireless capabilities, i-modes and wireless technology services. The success of i-modes, a wireless Internet service popular in Japan, is unlikely to be repeated at quite the same level anywhere else. Their innovations in technological environment generate an alternative way of doing things that can lend additional perspectives to technological enterprises in the U.S (Barclay,2004)."
"As a result of recently introduced reforms in which barriers to investment are being gradually dismantled to promote future growth and to recover from an economic slump, new investment opportunities exist. The process of deregulation is underway and future growth and increased competition is expected. Opportunities for investment in the financial, technological and medical sectors are predicted, which will provide multiple opportunities to foreign investors in Japan. Although economic barriers are being removed, prospective investors must consider the unique cultural characteristics of Japanese society in implementing a strategic plan."
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Chinese Economy and Foreign Investment, 2005.
An in-depth look at the impact of foreign direct investment on the development of an emerging economy, focusing on China.
20,145 words (approx. 80.6 pages), 120 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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This paper describes the impact of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows on the development of the economy of emerging markets. The focus will be on the performance of Chinese locally owned firms.
Some of the topics covered in this paper include theories of the firm, globalization and economic development theories. This paper examines many aspects of China's economy, including economic and market reform policies, labor standards, capital market integration, foreign capital participation, productivity, risks and their correlated effects. It also looks at the role they play in shaping the level of economic development and market acceptance among investors.
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Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Literature Review
Battle for Market Share
Role of FDI in China's Rapid Transformation
Post-1978 FDI in China
Economic Theories and OLI Paradigm
Benefits of FDI to China's Economy
Sources and Purposes of China's FDI
Case for Globalization
Arguments Against FDI in Emerging Economies
Future of China
Methodology
Statistical Analysis
Subject Population
Data Collection
Conclusion
Results
Discussion
The Resource-Based View of the Firm
The Characteristics of the Firm in Emerging Economies
FDI Characteristics
Recommendations
References
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"Over the past several years, China has emerged as one of the largest and fastest growing economies in the world and has become a major destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) (Bilston, 2004). Its population of 1.3 billion represents a huge market with endless potential and entry to the World Trade Organization (WTO) has guaranteed a place in the global financial world. As a result, the Chinese economy is undergoing a major transformation. By addressing many of the historical challenges of entry with deregulation, privatization and economic liberalization, China is turning challenges into opportunities for foreign investment.
As leaders see the value of globalization, China has been actively seeking to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) and technology to promote its modernization efforts and accelerate its export trade capabilities since it opened it doors to foreign countries in 1978 (Xiamen, 2000). The total amount of incoming FDI increased from almost zero in that year to a high of about $110 billion in 1993 and $320 billion in 1999. As a result, China has become the world's third largest recipient of FDI, and the largest recipient among emerging countries."
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Foreign Investment in China, 2002.
This paper presents several different arguments in support of American investment in China.
895 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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This paper discusses the risks and benefits that are associated with foreign investment. The author uses China as an example to illustrate how foreign investment, particularly American, would affect both the financial and political make-up of the country. The author makes several arguments in favor of this type of investment including the size of the Chinese market and the fact that, since the early 1990s, the Chinese government has been making a concerted effort to lure foreign investors to the country. The paper concludes with a discussion of the areas where China can still improve its practices, in order to become more attractive to the foreign investor.
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"Among these changes are a greater adherence on the part of Chinese companies (and more vigilance on the part of the Chinese government) to international copyright laws and international labor standards (such as the exclusion of prison labor). Secondly, the Chinese government must make a greater commitment to at least close to full currency convertibility, an issue that has become stalled several times over the past years as the government has refused to devalue the Yuan. Full currency convertibility may not be necessary (and has certainly not yet been achieved), but the Chinese government must make a clear decision as to what extent it intends to make its currency convertible and then act on that decision."
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Foreign Investment in China, 2002.
A look at the risks and rewards for companies investing in foreign countries, focusing on America-China.
850 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 30.95
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This paper explores some of the issues involved in American investment in China. The paper shows how such investments allow us to learn a great deal about the specific relationship between the United States and American investors and the Chinese government and Chinese business people. It also demonstrates some of the many complexities involved in the foreign investment procedure.
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"Investing in a foreign nation can prove highly profitable for companies or groups of independent investors (or government entities themselves), but it is also a strategy that contains a great deal of risk. There are, however, well-established ways of reducing the risk to the foreign investor. The most important of these is in fact the same way that one reduces risk in any investment, which is to become as knowledgeable as possible about the present and future conditions that will affect that investment. The difficulties with foreign (over domestic) investment arise primarily from the fact that there are more conditions to be considered in foreign investment as well as the fact that it may be more difficult for the investor to obtain accurate information about conditions in another country. This is likely to be especially true of countries that are relatively closed to foreigners. This paper explores some of the issues involved in American investment in China. Such investments allow us to learn both a great deal about the specific relationship between the United States and American investors and the Chinese government and Chinese business people but also demonstrates something of the complexities that obtain in any case of foreign investment."
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South Africa: The Effects of Foreign Investment, 2001.
4,125 words (approx. 16.5 pages), 11 sources, $ 110.95
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This research paper discusses the effects on foreign investment on government policies in South Africa, historically and with special reference to the post-apartheid period (1993-present).
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"Even since it became a part of the global economy, foreign investment, both portfolio and direct investment, has played a critical role in the development of South Africa's mineral rich economy and has impacted the nature of that nation's political and social structure. The enforced segregation and backwardness of South Africa's black and colored (mixed race) and majority population, and the accompanying system of political and legal oppression (apartheid) was a logical consequence of the manner in which foreign and domestic capital was employed. By the mid-1980s South Africa's social structure inhibited the health of the economy and hastened the end of apartheid. The new, black-African dominated government led by President Nelson Mandela after the 1994 elections was faced with unpleasant policies because of the effects of apartheid. It has thus far opted for policies that have been designed to encourage foreign investment in South Africa; however, not much new foreign investment has entered the country since 1994 and conditions have only improved marginally for the black and colored majority. This leaves open the possibility that serious conflicts will arise between the interests of private foreign investment and other sectors of the economy. "
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South Africa: Foreign Investment & Government Policy, 1999.
History of impact of investment on policy. Apartheid & after. Discussing aspects of gold, politics, loans, economic sanctions and the role of Nelson Mandela.
3,600 words (approx. 14.4 pages), 12 sources, $ 127.95
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" SOUTH AFRICA: EFFECTS OF FOREIGN INVESTMENT ON GOVERNMENT POLICIES
This research paper discusses the effects on foreign investment on government policies in South Africa, historically and with special reference to the post-apartheid period (1993-present). Even since it became a part of the global economy, foreign investment, both portfolio and direct investment, has played a critical role in the development of South Africa's mineral rich economy and has impacted the nature of that nation's political and social structure. The enforced segregation and backwardness of South Africa's black and colored (mixed race) and majority population and the accompanying system of political and legal oppression (apartheid) was a logical consequence of the manner in which foreign and domestic capital was employed, but by.."
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Foreign Investment in the U.S., 1993.
A focus on Japanese investment including stocks and bonds, real estate, gains and losses, risks and economic equilibrium.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 15 sources, $ 39.95
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"Japanese Investment in the United States
The great hue and cry with respect to foreign investment in the United States emphasizes the acquisition by foreign buyers (the Japanese in particular) of American business enterprises and American real estate (Burritt, 1991, pp. 60.66; Levine, 1989, pp. 117.118; Gilder, 1990, p. 60). In actual fact, however, foreign investment (including that of the Japanese) in American financial instruments dwarfs that in the operational ownership of business enterprise and the ownership of real property (U.S. Department of Commerce, 1993, pp. 51.54; Standard & Poor's, 1993, p. 101; Herr, 1989, pp. 22.30). In this context, a differentiation is made between the acquisition of the operating control of a business enterprise and the purchase equity shares (common stock) in such enterprises. In 1990, foreign investment in the ..."
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Foreign Investment in Thailand, 1997.
Overview of nation's economics, politics, culture, education, globalization & taxation to discover pros & cons of multinational investment in hospitality industry.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 12 sources, $ 111.95
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"Introduction
Innovations in transportation and communications during the twentieth century have resulted in the ability of goods and services to move among nations with greater ease than at any other time in history. International business is no longer the exclusive realm of the large multinational corporation; small businesses are creating marketing niches for themselves in particular product or service areas. Because of this greater interest in the global economy, companies which are seeking to build long-term strategic plans must consider whether or not international marketing is a critical part of those long-term plans. Thailand, with a burgeoning economy and a government committed to inviting foreign investment in that economy, represents one of the most attractive target countries for companies considering .."
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Foreign Investment in East Asia and Latin America, 1991.
This paper discusses the role and impact of multinationals, goverment policy, joint ventures and foreign loans on newly industrializing countries In East Asia and Latin American.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, $ 39.95
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"Following World War II, the United States experienced unparalleled economic expansion driven by reconstruction in Europe and Asia. Direct foreign investment resulted in international trade to these areas and a new global market, enhanced by improvements in technology and transportation, came about. Newly industrializing countries (NICs) have expanded their world share in the production and export of manufactured goods, allowing them to penetrate key markets in advanced industrial countries and challenge the dominance of manufacturing firms in these countries.
NICs evolved differently in East Asia than in Latin America, the two dominant areas where NICs developed at all. Latin American NICs, including Argentina, Brazil and Mexico, invited direct foreign investment from the United States, Europe, and even ... "
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