Essays Tagged: "foreign investment"

China's Economic Growth Due To Recent Foreign Policies

, transportation and the construction industry. Chinese reformmeasures even anticipated the rush of foreign investment by opening newly expandedindustries to out-of-country investors. Effects of this ... arkets, from automobile, to petrochemical, topharmaceuticals, and optical fiber. Also, with all the foreign investment China isreceiving, the socialistic republic will only grow more and more interdep ...

(5 pages) 273 0 4.2 Nov/1996

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics

Foreign Investment in Australia

Foreign Investment in Australia is vitally important if Australia is to stay economically viable in ... will support the economy by boosting industry as well as the increasing job security2.0 INTRODUCTIONForeign investments are the funds invested in Australia by any other country throughout the world. F ... ansion or stock acquisition when companies are floated on the stock market or undergo privatisation.Foreign Investment is vitally important to Australia's strong economic position in terms of internat ...

(12 pages) 297 0 3.7 Nov/2002

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics > Foreign & International Economics

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

A foreign investment (FDI) is a company controlled through ownership by a foreign company of foreign i ... st accompany the investment; otherwise it is a portfolio investment.Companies want to control their foreign operations so that these operations will help achieve their global objectives. Investors who ... usually, but not always, involve some capital movement.There are two ways companies can invest in a foreign country. They can either acquire an interest in an existing operation or construct new facil ...

(10 pages) 665 1 3.7 Nov/2002

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Accounting

E*Trade in China International Financial Management Class

nd very large hurdles.Since 1992, China has been taking very large steps in the effort to encourage foreign investment from other countries. With this amendment to their political system, China has be ... increase of a global economy, China has been forced to change their legal policies towards favoring foreign investment and issue new laws to attract economic development. In doing so, they have comple ...

(6 pages) 399 5 4.7 Feb/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Markets & Exchanges

The eradication of poverty. Thesis Statement: There are many different reasons why poverty occurs and as such there are many different avenues to pursue in the eradication of poverty.

and increasetheir standard of living.3. The injection of money into the economy by the government, foreign investment orforeign aid may help decrease poverty by creating jobs.4. Family planning is a ... rovide for themselves and their families.The injection of money into the economy by the government, foreign investment or foreign aid may help decrease poverty by creating jobs. People who were previo ...

(3 pages) 378 0 2.7 Mar/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Current Issues

Terrorist Attacks.

ted States affected all of the world's regions, particularly the countries dependent on tourism and foreign investment.Millar (2001) points out that "central London is likely to suffer the most, both ... ritage, is one of the worst affected cities outside London. Bath is a city dependent on tourism and foreign investment and right now it is experiencing a total crisis. The US is the city's most import ...

(4 pages) 122 0 3.0 Apr/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > World History > International Organizations & Conflicts

The russia environment.

IntroductionOver the past year the subject of WTO accession has become one of the hottest foreign policy issues in Russia. It is clear from Russia's long history, the size of its internal ma ... o the Russian company, but also some negative problem. After joining the WTO, there will be lots of foreign investment in Russia. Whether it's environment suitable for foreign investors? In this artic ...

(12 pages) 251 0 4.1 May/2003

Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays

Why the balance of payments and the current account deficit are so important.

uited transfers. A CAD is also due to a greater part of our investment coming from overseas savings.Foreign investment will increase foreign debt. This may not necessarily be a bad thing as it will in ... at the rest of the world thinks it is worth. This is achieved by forces of supply and demand on the foreign exchange market (FOREX). This is related to the Marshall Lerner Condition. This shows the co ...

(4 pages) 164 0 5.0 Jun/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics

Shrinking Dollar -- Growing Euro.

ar (Martens). Federal Reserve Chairperson Alan Greenspan in a March 2002 speech pointed out that as foreign investment in the US has been increasing since the mid 1990s, investors will become wary abo ... s, investors will become wary about the soaring deficits in the balance of payments. Simply put, as foreign companies were fueling the U.S. capital stock market over the past few years, the U.S. is no ...

(3 pages) 171 2 3.8 Aug/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Markets & Exchanges

How does GM beat Ford in China.

stry strictly controlled by the government. In 1990's, China government didn't want to see too much foreign investment flood into China's infant automobile manufacture area. At that time, all big auto ...

(2 pages) 170 0 4.3 Oct/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies > Automotive Companies

Privatization of the power utility in The Bahamas. "BEC Should by Privatized. (external sources are cited)

privatized because it will increase work efficiency, introduce much needed competition, and attract foreign investment capital to sustain the growing power requirements of the Bahamian population.Priv ... t demands are beyond the financial means of the Corporation. The privatization of BEC would attract foreign investors that would fill the financial gap and ensure The Bahamas is equipped with sufficie ...

(10 pages) 59 0 4.5 Dec/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues

Foreign investment vs Local content

Foreign investment vs Local content:effects on growth indicatorAustralian business must strive to im ... the economic growth. In doing so, they need a lot of help from the current Government and also from foreign investor. The consequences is that some local ownership of business, especially those small ... iness, especially those small companies, are subject to a higher risk of being taken over by larger foreign companies. However, this can be seen as a relatively small price to pay, in comparison with ...

(4 pages) 90 1 4.6 Feb/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Foreign Direct Investment

Foreign direct investment occurs when a firm invests resources in business activities outside its ho ... h tariffs on imports of manufactured goods. Such tariffs aimed to protect domestic industries from "foreign competition". In addition to reducing trade barriers, many countries have also been progress ... ng trade barriers, many countries have also been progressively removing restrictions on barriers to foreign direct investment (FDI). According to the United Nations, between 1991 and 1996 more than 10 ...

(11 pages) 359 1 5.0 Mar/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Markets & Exchanges

Essay plans

y and tariff and other protection cuts.2nd para: Explain 'open door' policy as being a policy which foreign trade and investment is encouraged. Special economic zones have been setup where incentives ... tment is encouraged. Special economic zones have been setup where incentives have been provided for foreign investment such as tax cuts, cheap labour, no import duties... because of this policy trade ...

(2 pages) 44 0 5.0 Mar/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics

Foreign Investment in China

Foreign investment is the acquisition by residents of a country of assets abroad. There are two type ... ion by residents of a country of assets abroad. There are two types of foreign investment, known as foreign direct investment (FDI) and foreign indirect investment (FII). By definition, FDI is defined ... ad which includes acquiring of land, constructing buildings, mines or machinery, or buying existing foreign businesses. On the other hand, FII or portfolio investment is the acquisition of financial a ...

(16 pages) 516 0 4.3 Apr/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Argentina - Mining

le 43.1 General Information about Argentina 43.2 Political overview 4-53.3 Economic overview 5-73.4 Foreign investment and Government policy 73.5 Social issues 7-83.6 Legal and Environment issues 83.7 ... ted to slowing of Argentina' s growth. Saving Rate has been falling. Argentina' s heavy reliance on foreign capital and fixed dollar-peso exchange rate have made the country vulnerable to fluctuations ...

(10 pages) 87 0 3.7 Apr/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

SPAIN - Currently in the midst of a century long economic golden age?

two earlier. Of total investment, which accounts for 25 points of GDP, about 2.2 points represented foreign investment (appendix 3), an inflow that has continued since then. The economy has become mor ... there are more opportunities for Spanish exports. Future growth is tied to export growth. In 1991, foreign trade accounted for 29% of GDP .The Single European Market is now presenting a new challenge ...

(12 pages) 66 0 5.0 May/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics > Foreign & International Economics

The study of FDI

:It has become an important development tool for both developed and developing countries to attract foreign direct investment (FDI). Most investors of foreign investment have been attracted from the d ... insurance and lately call-centers. This leads to the question of why enterprises do choose to enter foreign countries and as such go abroad as investors. The answer to this is simply that such enterpr ...

(11 pages) 438 2 4.4 May/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

A Foreign Perspective on Potential Problems and Conflicts in Sino-Foreign Joint Ventures

Table of Contents1. Table of Contents Page 12. Introduction Page 23. Problems and conflicts in Sino-foreign joint ventures Page 33.1. Different expectations of joint venture partners Page 33.2. Techno ... ns and Recommendations Page 155. Bibliography Page 182. IntroductionSince China opened its doors to foreign investment and implemented economic reforms in the early 1980s, growth of international busi ...

(15 pages) 128 0 5.0 Jul/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

Australian External Debt

Australian external debtIntroductionForeign debt is referred to also as external debt. Foreign debt is distinguished from other kinds of ... l debt. Foreign debt is distinguished from other kinds of foreign investment capital inflow such as foreign ownership, because it carries with it the obligation to pay interest or to repay principal.T ... in lending to the overseas sector reduces capital outflow.Australia remains a major net importer of foreign capital, as it has been for most of its history. Without such capital Australia's economic a ...

(5 pages) 34 0 3.0 Sep/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics