Geographic Factors As Determinants Of Foreign Direct Investment In Eastern Europe's Transitioning Economies

Topics:
Foreign Direct Investment
Tags:
Currency & Foreign Exchange,
Eastern Europe,
Finance,
Foreign Direct Investment,
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI),
Investment,
Macalester College
Source:
Macalester College

FREE Registration is required

Overview: The removal of the "Iron Curtain" epitomized the shed of Eastern Europe's central planning and the region's adoption of the Western market system. To establish a comparative advantage in nowadays markets, the transitioning nations need financial assistance through Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). While most research focuses on economic and political factors as determinants of FDI this paper additionally examines the regions geography. Results indicate that urban concentration, road networks and proximity to surrounding markets significantly attract foreign investors. The implications of capital inflows are geographically altering as the urban and rural landscapes are modified to reflect the new market system.

(Is this item miscategorized? Does it need more tags? Let us know.)

Format: PDF | Size: 3,717KB | Date: May 2005 | Pages: 75

People who downloaded this item also downloaded

White Paper Quality of Institutions And Foreign Direct Investment In Developing Countries
White Paper Foreign Direct Investment, Determinants And Policy Analysis: Case Study Of Pakistan

Top results from Foreign Direct Investment

Training Discover Windows 7 for only $99!
Case Study Ingersoll Rand Increases Business Agility With Microsoft Online Services
White Paper Dynamic Infrastructure Helping Build a Smarter PlanetDelivering Superior Business and IT Services with Agility and Speed
Webcast Momentum Webcast: Breakthroughs With Windows 7 (Level 100)
Webcast Momentum Webcast: Windows 7 and Hyper-V Deep Dive (Level 100)

» View all Foreign Direct Investment listings

advertisement
advertisement
  • Click Here
  • Click Here
  • Click Here
advertisement

Returning users: Log In Here!

Already registered on BNET, TechRepublic, or ZDNet? Simply log in.

Free Membership: Sign Up Now!

Sign up for a free membership today and get instant and unlimited access to one of the largest databases of white papers, webcasts, and casestudies anywhere. Your FREE membership allows you to:

  • Download an unlimited amount of content, including classic and current white papers, case studies, webcasts and more
  • Track content on your chosen topics of interest
  • Receive targeted email alerts when your favorite content is added
  • Save content for future reading
  • Receive our member newsletter

When you register to access this directory, you become a member of BNET. In addition, you allow us to share your information with companies that produce products or services featured in the library--so that such companies may contact you with information and offers regarding their products and services. This enables us to keep the library a free service. As a directory registrant, you will receive a complimentary subscription to the BNET member newsletter, The BNET Report. You can unsubscribe from this newsletter at any time. By clicking the Sign up button, you indicate that you agree to our Terms and Conditions and have read and understand our Privacy Policy (updated).