Multinationals and Foreign Investment in Economic Development (International Economic Association)
Edward M. Graham
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Hardcover. Editor(s): Graham, Edward M. Series: International Economic Association. Num Pages: 247 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KCLT; KCM; KJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 138 x 18. Weight in Grams: 426.
During the past twenty or so years, foreign direct investment (FDI) flows have increased at rates approaching the astounding, especially so during the 1990s. While much of the increase was due to unprecedented cross-border mergers and acquisitions among high-income countries, the amount of FDI flowing to developing nations also grew substantially. This volume examines the economics of this FDI to developing countries. Some chapters are theoretical in nature, others empirical, and still others are largely policy-oriented. Topics covered include whether FDI makes an autonomous contribution to growth in these nations and whether or not 'spillovers' are generated by this investments. ... Read more
During the past twenty or so years, foreign direct investment (FDI) flows have increased at rates approaching the astounding, especially so during the 1990s. While much of the increase was due to unprecedented cross-border mergers and acquisitions among high-income countries, the amount of FDI flowing to developing nations also grew substantially. This volume examines the economics of this FDI to developing countries. Some chapters are theoretical in nature, others empirical, and still others are largely policy-oriented. Topics covered include whether FDI makes an autonomous contribution to growth in these nations and whether or not 'spillovers' are generated by this investments. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
Series
International Economic Association
Number of Pages
233
Place of Publication
Gordonsville, United States
ISBN
9781403949400
SKU
V9781403949400
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99-15
About Edward M. Graham
PRADEEP AGRAWAL Doctor, Institute of Economic Growth, University of Delhi, India ASHOK DEO BARDHAN Professor, Haas School of Business, University of California, USA KJETIL BJORVATN Professor, Department of Economics, Norwegian School of Economics, Norway MARTA CASTILHO Doctor, Institute for Applied Economic Research, Brazil BÉNÉDICTE COESTIER Professor, Université de Paris X, France CARSTEN ECKEL Profesor, Department of Economics, Universität ... Read more
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