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• Contents: Introduction
• FDI in a downturn: trends and lessons learned
• Place brands: 'guarantors' of investment
• Protectionism and neo-imperialism
• The investor perspective
• Politics and public diplomacy
• Where next for FDI?
• Glossary
• Index.
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As the world continues to recover from one of the most dramatic financial crises in a generation, expanding corporations are increasingly, yet cautiously, seeking out international investment opportunities. At the heart of this fragile investment recovery lie trust and confidence. With an unprecedented number of investment promotion agencies and economic development organisations now competing for the attention and business of a more cautious and discerning investor audience, smart approaches to strategic differentiation, communication, engagement and investment services are becoming increasingly critical if these agencies and organisations are to succeed. At the same time, transparent and responsible approaches to investment, coupled with effective, compelling advocacy, are increasingly important to the success of companies' investment projects.Daniel Nicholls' Foreign Direct Investment offers an exploration of some of the key trends, issues and practices that are shaping the global FDI landscape. Along the way he provides insight into how economic developers and investors alike can make the most of their opportunities and mitigate reputational and communications challenges that can impede or hinder a successful investment. By presenting perspectives and priorities from both sides, Daniel Nicholls' book bridges the 'investment gap' by giving its readers an important insight into what matters to the other side. This book represents a smart investment for anyone involved.
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"This paper documents several new patterns associated with firms issuing securities in foreign markets that motivate the need for and help guide future research. Besides noting that these international capital raisings grew almost four-fold from 1991 to 2005, accounting for 35 percent of all capital raised through security issuances, the paper has three main findings. First, a large and growing fraction of capital raisings, especially debt issuances, occurs in international markets, but a very small number of firms accounts for the bulk of international capital raisings, highlighting the distributional implications of financial globalization. Second, changes in firm performance following equity and debt issuances in international markets are qualitatively similar to those following domestic issuances, suggesting that capital raisings abroad are not intrinsically different from domestic ones. Third, after firms start accessing international markets, they significantly increase the amount raised in domestic markets, suggesting that international and domestic markets are complements. "--World Bank web site.

• 1. Foreign Exchange.
• 2. Foreign Exchange Parity Relations.
• 3. Foreign Exchange Determination and Forecasting.
• 4. International Asset Pricing.
• 5. Equity Markets and Instruments.
• 6. Equity Concepts and Techniques.
• 7. Global Bond Investing.
• 8. Alternative Investments.
• 9. The Case for International Diversification.
• 10. Derivatives.
• 11. Currency Risk Management.
• 12. Global Performance Evaluation.
• 13. Structuring the Global Investment Process.
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Written for advanced undergraduates and MBA students and widely used by professionals working in the investments area, International Investments provides accessible coverage of international capital markets. It has been selected by the AIMR as recommended reading for the CFA exam due to its comprehensive and current coverage of international investment concepts and theories.
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• Part I: Theory and Measurement of FDI Part II: Structural Issues Related to the Impact of FDI Part III: Analytical and Policy Issues.
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Foreign Direct Investment examines the different approaches to explaining the growth and distribution of FDI in the world. Pulling together contributions from an array of international experts, this study combines theoretical with empirical work on issues such as computable general equilibrium modelling, trade, intellectual property, environment, labour, services and development. By analysing different aspects of the growth and impact of FDI this book is able to balance areas where research is well advanced with areas, such as the role of FDI in development, where many questions remain. This insightful and important text will be useful to students of development economics as well as policy makers and researchers.
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• Preface Introduction and Overview Theories of Foreign Direct Investment The Effects of Foreign Direct Investment International Capital Budgeting Country Risk and Political Risk International Taxation International Cost of Capital and Capital Structure Transfer Pricing Control and Performance Evaluation Concluding Remarks References Index.
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Foreign direct investment is an important issue that has attracted the attention of academic and professional economists as well as politicians and policy makers. Imad A. Moosa presents a survey of the vast body of literature relating to foreign direct investment that will be invaluable as a reference work for all these groups. He provides a concise analysis of the theories behind foreign direct investment, and considers factors affecting its implementation. The impact of foreign direct investment on the economies of the host countries and the methods used for evaluating foreign direct investment projects are discussed. The book provides a comprehensive treatment of this area of research in the sense that it deals with the economics, financial, accounting and management aspects of foreign direct investment. The discussion covers such topics as country risk, capital budgeting, transfer pricing as well as control and performance evaluation in multinational corporations.
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• Foreign direct investment, international financial flows and geography, J. Chen
• determinants of foreign direct investment in Europe, C. Smekal & R. Sausgruber
• marginal effective tax rates on foreign direct investment, R. Sendlhofer & H. Winner
• the determinants of FDI in US manufacturing by Asian MNFs, Y. Weng & B.J. Liu
• information, risk and timing of foreign direct investment - a real options perspective, R. Hule
• restructuring of production networks in foreign countries - the case of Taiwanese firms, C.J. Yu
• growth effects of foreign direct investment - myth or reality? H. Stocker
• economic impact of export processing zones on Taiwan - a computable general equilibrium analysis, K. Chen, J. Chou, S. Wang & N. Kuo
• international economic dynamics with capital movement, L. Hu
• on the monetary policy under the Asian currency crisis, R. Wu.
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Over the last decade Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) became one of the main vehicles for the increasing integration of the world economy. Although almost all countries have started to compete eagerly for FDI the consequences of increasing FDI-flows are still a point of issue. The Asian crisis in particular has reminded us that an understanding of the underlying principles, the determinants and the effects of FDI is necessary for a proper assessment of adequate policy measures. Offering contributions from European and Asian perspectives, the book addresses the role, the determinants and economic effects of FDI. It provides a blend of informal discussion, recent theory, and empirical analysis on FDI. It covers macroeconomic as well as microeconomic and financial aspects, including the effects of taxes, network effects and multinationals. .
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Offering European and Asian perspectives, this text addresses the role, the determinants and economic effects of foreign direct investment (FDI). It provides a blend of informal discussion, recent theory and empirical analysis on FDI. It covers macroeconomic as well as microeconomic and financial aspects, including the effects of taxes, network effects and multinationals.
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• Irwin library of investment & finance.

• Contributors.
• Chapter 1: Global Investment Risk Management.
• Chapter 2: Institutional Use and Control of the Investment Process.
• Chapter 3: Reducing Risk Using Global Bond Diversification.
• Chapter 4: The Multiple Dimensions of Global Equity Risk Management - A Practitioner's Perspective.
• Chapter 5: Currency Observations: Hedging Currency Risks.
• Chapter 6: Asset Allocation and the Rewards of Multiple-Asset-Class Investing.
• Chapter 7: Asset Allocation and Portfolio Strategies.
• Chapter 8: Management of Currency Fluctuations Associated with International Investments.
• Chapter 9: Sovereign Credit Ratings: A Primer.
• Chapter 10: Hedgin the Currency Exposure of a Nondollar Portfolio.
• Chapter 11: Equity Derivatives Strategies and Risk Management.
• Chapter 12: Value at Risk for Asset Managers.
• Chapter 13: Trading Risks in International Investments - Why Market-Neutral Strategies Sometimes Fail.
• Chapter 14: Managing Global Emerging Markets Risk.
• Chapter 15: Financial Meltdowns and Exchange Rate Regimes.
• Chapter 16: Asia Questions Risks?
• Chapter 17: Managing Latin American Investment Risk.
• Chapter 18: Eastern European Risk Management. Appendix. Index.
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GLOBAL INVESTMENT RISK MANAGEMENT outlines hands-on systems, policies, and procedures that will help you take advantage of the returns available in overseas markets, while keeping closer track of the risks--not only those risks you can see but those you cannot. This practical guide to understanding and managing all aspects of international investment risk--from currency and equity risk to interest rate and commodity risk--includes: When, how, and why to use futures, options, swaps, and customized derivatives; Emerging markets investment strategies to help you seize ground-floor opportunities--while hedging against financial meltdowns; Cautionary tales of mega-billion dollar investment debacles--and how they could have been avoided; Long-term global diversification strategies from asset allocation pioneer Roger C. Gibson; Steps to design a detailed risk management program that fits your institution's risk and investment objectives; A detailed introduction and explanation of Value at Risk (VaR); Internet resources for valuable and cost-free global investment risk management information. Combining the knowledge and experience of 20 of the world's foremost global investment experts, GLOBAL INVESTMENT RISK MANAGEMENT is the first guidebook that explains--in practical and easy-to-understand language--how to understand and hedge against everpresent international investment risks. It will help you expand the boundaries of your investment program, ensuring that your organization makes full use of the world of investment opportunities, while sensibly and strategically hedging against international investment risks. Contributors include: David Beers. Vinod Chandrashekaran. Jason Cook. Christopher L. Culp. Ray Dalio. Roger C. Gibson. Steve H. Hanke. Joanne M. Hill. Michael J. Howell. Richard Johnston. Ira G. Kawaller. Ron Mensink. Ranga Nathan. Andrea M.P. Neves. Todd E. Petzel. Steven A. Schoenfeld. Istvan Szoke. Lee Thomas. Maria E. Tsu. Richard Vogel. Ezra Zask.
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This work offers a coverage of the challenges and hazards of international investment, and the case for international diversification. It also includes a treatment of international performance analysis and currency issues.
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This work should be useful reading for those concerned with the world of transnational investing and the drift in US policy towards conditional national treatment and the use of foreign investors as a trade tool.
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