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C/E/473. Dissertation outline. Impact of Foreign Direct Investment on Domestic Economy in Developing Countries: Case Study of Saudi Arabia

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352
DATE:
2010
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9.99 GBP

The paper offers an outline of the dissertation ‘Impact of Foreign Direct Investment on Domestic Economy in Developing Countries: Case Study of Saudi Arabia’ explaining the background of the research subject, formulating the aims and objectives of the dissertation and describing the research methodology.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation outline, Foreign Direct Investment, Impact of FDI on Domestic Economy in Developing Countries, Saudi Arabia,

 

C/E/464. Is Washington Consensus a guide to successful development?

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1700
DATE:
2010
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The paper critically examines the history and theory of the Washington Consensus describing the international political situation after the end of the Cold War, the position of the IMF and World Bank towards the developing countries, the policies of foreign direct investment (FDI) and the outcomes of financial markets’ liberalisation introduced by the Consensus. The paper argues whether the Washington Consensus enabled economic penetration into developing states by developed states.

 

KEYWORDS: Washington Consensus, IMF, World Bank, developing countries, FDI, financial liberalisation,

 

C/E/456. Proposal. Impact of foreign direct investments on economic performance of Kazakhstan

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2650
DATE:
2010
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29.99 GBP

The paper proposes research into the impact of foreign direct investments (FDI) on the economic performance of Kazakhstan providing information about the background, objectives and questions of the research, reviewing literature on the theory of FDI and its effects on hosting economies, describing the design and methods of the proposed research, addressing its political and ethical issues, and providing the GNTT chart of the work plan.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, foreign direct investments, economic performance, Kazakhstan, FDI,

 

C/E/455. Impact of foreign direct investment on Kazakh economy

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2000
DATE:
2010
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29.99 GBP

The paper examines the impact of the foreign direct investment (FDI) on the economy of Kazakhstan reviewing the FDI theory, identifying the negative and positive effects of FDI on hosting economies, describing the economic transition of Kazakhstan, exploring the current economic situation in the country with regard to FDI, and arguing whether FDI is likely to drive the Kazakh economy in the near future.

 

KEYWORDS: foreign direct investment, FDI, Kazakhstan, Kazakh economy,

 

C/E/452. Proposal. Success Factors for FDI in Retail Industry

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1800
DATE:
2010
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19.99 GBP

The paper proposes research into the principles and models of foreign direct investment (FDI) providing the background of FDI, outlining the objectives and questions of the research, reviewing literature on the theoretical models of FDI, describing the methods and design of the research, addressing its ethical issues, and presenting the timescale of work.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, foreign direct investment, FDI, International Trade,

 

C/E/440. Evaluation of USA and China as targets for FDI and new product launches

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630
DATE:
2010
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9.99 GBP

The paper looks at the American and Chinese economies as target markets for launching new products and foreign direct investment. The leading FDI sectors are identified highlighting their strengths and weaknesses.

 

KEYWORDS: Foreign direct investment, FDI, China, USA,

 

C/E/438. Dissertation. Impact of foreign aid and foreign investment on Jordanian economic development and foreign policy

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15500
DATE:
2010
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159.99 GBP

The dissertation examines economic and political dependence of Jordan on foreign aid and foreign direct investment (FDI) seeking to evaluate their role in the country’s foreign policy and the survival of the Hashemite dynasty. Literature is reviewed on the economy of Jordan, the conflict in the Middle East, the impact of foreign aid on Jordan, the factors shaping Jordan’s foreign policy, the relations between the Jordanian state and Palestinian nationalism, Arab oil wealth, etc. The study employs the methods of secondary research including quantitative analysis of statistic data related to the growth of FDI to Jordan over 1990-2009 and Jordan’s dependence on external aid from the UK and the USA. Conclusions are made about the causes of foreign aid and FDI, and their outcomes for Jordan.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, foreign aid, foreign direct investment, FDI, Jordan, Jordanian foreign policy, Arab oil, economic dependence, Middle East conflict,

 

S/E/217. Review of article ‘Is FDI Integrating the World Economy?' by Ashoka Mody

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1800
DATE:
2009
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19.99 GBP

The paper reviews the article by Ashoka Modyon on the role of foreign direct investment (FDI) into developing countries (DCs) for the integration of the world economy. The forms of FDI through Greenfield investment, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are discussed arguing whether world economy can be integrated by FDI. Critique of the article is presented identifying its position within related academic literature and outlining the strong and weak points of the study.

 

KEYWORDS: Review, Is FDI Integrating the World Economy?, Ashoka Mody, foreign direct investment, FDI, economic integration, developing countries,

 

S/E/216. Dissertation. Effects of foreign direct investment on China's economy in 21st century

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11100
DATE:
2009
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119.99 GBP

The dissertation investigates positive and negative impacts of foreign direct investment (FDI) on the economy of the host country conducting a case study of FDI role in China. Literature is reviewed on the theory of FDI and FDI history in China. Analysis is conducted of FDI influences on the Chinese gross national product (GNP), investment policies, international trade, technological development, etc. Methods of secondary research are employed. Conclusions are made about the relationships between economic growth and FDI distributions in China predicting future trends in FDI inflows after China's entry into the World Trade Organization (WTO).

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, foreign direct investment, FDI, China’s economy,

 

S/E/214. Dissertation. Recent trend in FDI investment and possible problems of Chinese market entry

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9650
DATE:
2009
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99.99 GBP

The dissertation seeks to explain the reasons behind a recent increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) presenting a case study of FDI in China. The review of literature touches on the current situation in the international economy and in China, the strategies of multinational corporations (MNC) towards China, FDI features, the theories of currency differential, portfolio diversification, market imperfections, etc. Political, economic and cultural risks of entering the Chinese market are identified, a case study of Qualcomm investment in China is conducted. Conclusions are made about the causes of failure in FDI evaluating China as investment destination.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, foreign direct investment, FDI, China, Qualcomm,

 

C/E/419. Impact of Foreign Direct Investment on Economic Growth of Nigeria: Research Methodology

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2400
DATE:
2009
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29.99 GBP

The paper presents a chapter from a dissertation devoted to the methods of the research into the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) impact on Nigerian’s economy. Methodological approaches to academic research are reviewed including the ‘Research Onion’, definitions of positivism and interpretevism as research philosophies, etc. The complexity of the topic is highlighted, economic variables relevant for the research are identified, secondary data sources are indicated, econometric software ‘E-View’ is suggested as a descriptive statistics tool for data analysis.

 

KEYWORDS: Research methods, Research Onion, FDI, Nigerian economy, Foreign Direct Investment, Macro Economics, Econometrics,

 

C/F/588. Shenzhen Development Bank. Harvard Business School Case study analysis

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2150
DATE:
2009
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29.99 GBP

This paper analyses “Shenzhen Development Bank” case study by Jin, Xuan and Bai. This report considers the issues companies face in deciding to invest in the Chinese banking sector. The case of Newbridge Capital and Shenzhen Development Bank is given to highlight these issues. Newbridge invested in the SDB, but the deal was revoked by SDB. This was due to the aggressive lobby of the existing management at the bank, the Shenzhen government didn't receive central government's support on Newbridge's investment. The report considers the issues involved in two options: giving up on the deal or re-negotiating. The author explores these two routes and makes recommendations for action, including an action plan for Weijian Shan, Managing Partner of Newbridge Capital, to re-negotiate the deal.

 

KEYWORDS: Shenzhen Development Bank, Newbridge’s Capital, World Trade Organisation, Foreign Direct Investment, Political and Cultural Issues, China Banking Regulatory Commission,

 

C/E/417. Effects of FDI on economic growth: case study of Nigeria

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4000
DATE:
2009
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49.99 GBP

The paper examines the impact of foreign direct investment (FDI) on the country’s economic growth using the example of Nigeria. The country’s economic background is described arguing whether FDI and the entry of multinational corporations (MNC) were beneficial for Nigerian economy. Effects of FDI and MNC on the national savings rate are discussed, channels through which FDI can generate economic growth in the host country are outlined, impacts of Nigeria’s business environment on FDI inflows are considered.

 

KEYWORDS: Foreign direct investment, FDI, Nigeria, Multinational Corporation, oil, economic growth,

 

S/E/209. Global financial markets: FDI and capital controls

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4000
DATE:
2009
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49.99 GBP

The paper examines foreign direct investment (FDI) capital inflows into Africa over 1997-2008 providing a review of arguments in favour and against FDI and capital controls, and offering a brief study of capital controls in Malaysia

 

KEYWORDS: foreign direct investment, FDI, capital controls, Africa, Malaysia,

 

C/E/372. Characteristics and challenges of Chinese Outward Foreign Direct Investment

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1600
DATE:
2009
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19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the development of Chinese outward foreign direct investments (FDI) since the late seventies, reviewing its geographical and industrial targets, analysing the motivations behind these movements of capital and identifying political and legal the challenges faced by Chinese FDI with a particular focus on the EU and the USA.

 

KEYWORDS: China, FDI, Free movement of capital, Economic reform,

 

C/E/374. FDI in South America

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1100
DATE:
2009
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19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the consequences and efficiency of Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) in South American countries. Liberalisation of their economy in the early 1990's is considered accounting for the capital flows from abroad and arguing whether FDI caused unwanted consequences that could hinder the development of the local economies.

 

KEYWORDS: Capital flows, FDI, South America, Argentina, Costa Rico, MNC, liberalisation,

 

C/E/382. Short and long term gains and losses of limit free trade: case study of US auto industry

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480
DATE:
2009
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9.99 GBP

The paper examines the features and impacts of free trade and foreign direct investment (FDI) discussing the move of the USA towards protectionist practices in the automobile industry and the restructuring plans of General Motors (GM). The impacts of short-term and long-term protectionism are considered.

 

KEYWORDS: General Motors, GM, foreign direct investment, FDI, automobile industry,

 

S/F/212. Reasons and key risks for international investment decision about FDI and Merger & Acquisition: case study of Stankievwicz GmbH

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1800
DATE:
2009
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19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the trends in growth and decline of foreign direct investment (FDI) and Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) over 1999-2008 examining the reasons behind these trends and using the German company Stankievwicz GmbH as a case study to illustrate the process of investment decision making and evaluation of accompanying risks.

 

KEYWORDS: Stankievwicz GmbH, foreign direct investment, FDI, Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A,

 

S/E/187. Compare the explanations of horizontal FDI: the market imperfections approach, Vernon's product life cycle theory, and Knickerbocker's theory of FDI. Which theory do you think offers the best explanation of the historical pattern of horizontal FD

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2200
DATE:
2009
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29.99 GBP

The paper examines the features of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) arguing the benefits and shortcomings of introducing companies' products and services to a new country. Theoretical approaches to internalisation are reviewed addressing the issues of market imperfections, product life cycle, MNE rivalry, etc. Conclusions are made about the contribution of different theories to the understanding of FDI.

 

KEYWORDS: Foreign Direct Investment, FDI, MNE, market imperfections, product life cycle,

 

C/E/341. Assess the contrasting perspectives and interests of developed and developing countries with respect to global trade liberalization

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3100
DATE:
2009
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39.99 GBP

The paper addresses the issues of trade liberalization and foreign direct investment (FDI) discussing the approaches of developed and developing countries to FDI and economic liberalization. The problem of economic dominance over national cultures is discussed arguing the economic power of foreign companies in developing countries. A case study of British Telecom (BT) in India is presented.

 

KEYWORDS: developed countries, developing countries, global trade liberalization, foreign direct,

 

C/E/235. Emergent Markets have adopted different approaches to capital account liberalisation. Compare India's and China's approach and discuss whether it has had any impact on their economies

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1600
DATE:
2008
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19.99 GBP

The paper examines the recent investment restrictions introduces in the developing countries reviewing the debate around the issue and discussing the materials of the conference on the capital account liberalisation (CAL) held in 2000. The features and experience of CAL in China and in India are compared.

 

KEYWORDS: capital account liberalisation, India, China,

 

C/E/255. Double taxation of returns on cross-border investment

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5600
DATE:
2008
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59.99 GBP

The paper addresses the issue of double taxation of the returns on cross-border investment. The OECD model of tax convention and tax treaties are discussed arguing whether they can help to avoid the danger of double taxation by providing consensual rules for income taxing. The impact of double taxation elimination on foreign direct investment is examined.

 

KEYWORDS: Double taxation, OECD, foreign direct investment,

 

C/E/266. Attractiveness of South Africa for automotive industry

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4700
DATE:
2008
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49.99 GBP

The paper examines the features of foreign direct investment (FDI) investigating South African automobile industry as a destination for FDI. The drivers behind the FDI activity around the world are explained, favourable conditions for FDI are outlined, political and economic characteristics of South Africa are discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: South Africa, foreign direct investment, FDI,

 

C/E/276. Dissertation. Attractiveness of South Africa for FDI investments in automotive industry

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17500
DATE:
2008
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179.99 GBP

The dissertation examines the South African (SA) automobile industry as a destination for foreign direct investment (FDI). Literature is reviewed on the theories and concepts of foreign investment including FDI investment parameters, FDI policies in transition countries and developing economies, the costs and benefits of FDI, etc. The methods of research are based on the secondary data available on the topic. The economy of SA in the post-apartheid era is described from the perspective of FDI highlighting its weaknesses and strengths. Conclusions are made about the South African automobile industry as a candidate for FDI investments.

 

KEYWORDS: dissertation, attractiveness, south, africa, fdi, investments, automotive, industry,

 

C/E/298. Chinese Foreign Direct Investment in Africa

WORDS:
2100
DATE:
2008
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29.99 GBP

The paper examines China's presence in Africa critically reviewing its exponential FDI expansion to Africa within the past five years. China's strategy for entering the African market is analysed describing the types of investors in Africa, the investment behaviour of China and the extent to which Chinese investment may help to develop African economy. Recommendations are suggested for African leaders about managing the investment relationship with China. The issues of the Chinese economic reform are addressed.

 

KEYWORDS: International business, Foreign Direct Investment, FDI, China, Africa, economy, export,