Recent trends in foreign direct investment

Article Abstract:

The globalization of business, the addition of more countries into the OECD and growing interest by multinational enterprises (MNEs) have all registered a positive impact on foreign direct investment (FDI) in OECD countries which reached a record high of almost $200B for 1995. Outflows of direct investment were highest in the US followed by Germany and Japan. Sweden preceded the US in investment inflows. FDI in non-OECD countries was only a fraction of FDI in the OECD countries due to political and economic instability and policies which are detrimental to investment by MNEs.

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Report on the survey of implementation of methodological standards for direct investment

Article Abstract:

Foreign direct investments (FDI) into OECD countries reached $465 billion in 1998 while outflow investments for the year were valued at $566 billion. Large-scale cross-border mergers and acquisitions especially between American and British firms were responsible for the growth in OECD FDI flows. Technological innovations, trade liberalization, privatization and deregulation were also factors that led to the increase of FDI flows in the 1990s.

International Monetary Fund, Reports, Statistics

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Recent trends in foreign direct investment

Article Abstract:

The influx of foreign investment from members of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development expanded the presence of multinational companies overseas and aided in global economic integration. Although the financial crisis in Asia continue to be a threat to foreign investors, it did not deter them from active participation in corporate mergers, particularly in the telecommunication and airline industries.

Administration of General Economic Programs, Foreign Economic & Financial Assistance, Management, Services, Acquisitions and mergers, Foreign economic assistance

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