Discuss the Trends in FDI Over the Last 30 Years

question 77

Essay

Discuss the trends in FDI over the last 30 years. Be sure to differentiate between the stock of FDI and the flow if FDI.

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Definitions:

Equity Method

An accounting technique used to record investments in which the investor has significant influence over the investee but does not control it outright.

Voting Shares

Shares that give the shareholder the right to vote on company matters, such as electing directors and approving company policies.

Purchase

The act of acquiring goods or services in exchange for money, signifying a transaction between two parties.

Share Issue

The process by which a company distributes its shares to investors, thereby raising capital.