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foreign direct investment

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A quick definition of foreign direct investment:

Foreign direct investment (FDI) is when a person or company from one country invests in and has control over a business in another country. This type of investment is different from just buying stocks in a company, because the investor has a say in how the business is run. FDI helps connect different economies and can bring new technology and knowledge to a country. There are laws that govern FDI, both in the investing and receiving countries, and there are also ways to insure against risks like nationalization or political unrest.

A more thorough explanation:

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is when a company or individual from one country invests in and has control or significant influence over the management of a company in another country. This is different from portfolio investment, which is a passive form of investment.

FDI is important for globalization because it creates direct and long-lasting links between economies and encourages the transfer of technology and knowledge. It is supported by many countries around the world.

Both domestic and international laws govern FDI. Domestic laws may include provisions to attract FDI and protect investors, such as tax incentives and dispute resolution options. International laws include multilateral treaties, bilateral investment treaties, customary international law, and judicial decisions.

There are risks associated with FDI, such as nationalization and political instability. To address these risks, there are options for private insurance and government agencies, such as the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, to insure against political risks.

For example, if a company from the United States invests in a company in China and the Chinese government decides to nationalize the company, the American company may be entitled to compensation under international law. Additionally, the American company may have purchased insurance to protect against this risk.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
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[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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