The toxic intensity of industrial production: global patterns, trends, and trade policy

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Changes in the global distribution of industrial pollution were investigated by studying the toxic intensity of manufacturing that occurred between 1960 and 1988 in 80 countries. The results indicated that industrial emissions increased in relation to manufacturing output and gross domestic product. The toxic intensity of manufacturing in less developed countries with high growth and an outward orientation either grew slowly or declined. Economies with an inward orientation exhibited rapid increases in toxic intensity.

Economic aspects, International aspects, Environmental aspects, Developing countries, Pollution, Industrial productivity, Hazardous wastes

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International investment location decisions: the case of U.S. firms

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A study was conducted on the characteristics of preferred investment locations for multinational companies. In their effort to attract foreign investments, several governments have resorted to location tournaments through policy adjustment, incentive programs and promotional campaigns. Results show that multinational firms prefer to invest in countries with high quality infrastructures, low cost of labor and large domestic market.

Analysis

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Is FDI integrating the world economy?

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A critical perspective of the foreign direct investment (FDI), which has increased dramatically in the last two decades, is presented. While in broad sense it can be seen as a force generating greater economic integration, in narrow sense it has done little to speed up income convergence across countries.

United States, Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Growth, Company growth, Global economy, Foreign direct investment

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