Abstract
Part 1 Extent and trends: what is FDI? the rise of FDI - alternative measures the mechanics of FDI the role of Japan banking real estate FDI in other countries conclusions. Part 2 Sources of growth: the theory of FDI evidence on FDI in the United States the role of financial markets taxation protection three case histories the outlook for FDI conclusions. Part 3 Economic impact: the gains from FDI the potential costs of FDI characteristics of FDI in the United States the Fire Sale issue conclusions. Part 4 Political effects: strategic effects of foreign ownership political influence of foreign-owned firms how much does it matter? international rules of the game. Part 5 National security implications: FDI and national security in time of war of national emergency FDI by friendly powers some unresolved issues. Part 6 Current US policy: federal policy state and local policies comparisons with other nations conclusions. Part 7 Policy alternatives: increasing disclosure requirements screening reciprocity performance requirements an agenda for US policy on FDI conclusions. Appendices: US government data of foreign direct investment industrial-organization explanations of foreign direct investments.
Keywords
Foreign direct investmentNational securityPoliticsInternational economicsForeign policyForeign policy analysisBusinessEconomicsGovernment (linguistics)International tradePolitical scienceMacroeconomics
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- 29
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- 29-6390
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Edward M. Graham,
Paúl Krugman
(1992).
Foreign direct investment in the United States.
Choice Reviews Online
, 29
(11)
, 29-6390.
https://doi.org/10.5860/choice.29-6390
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- 10.5860/choice.29-6390