Impact of Opening Branches in Other Countries
Question
Discuss whether or not an economy would benefit from one of its industries opening branches in other countries.
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International Trade
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I. 🍃Introduction
- Definition of foreign direct investment (FDI)
- Importance of FDI in the global economy
II. Advantages of FDI
- Improving the balance of payments/current account
- Obtaining foreign currency
- Getting around trade restrictions
- Taking advantage of subsidies
- Lowering costs of production and increasing competitiveness
- Increasing output
- Reducing external costs at home
III. Disadvantages of FDI
- Opportunity cost of producing in the home country
- Lower potential output and employment
- Reduced government tax revenue
- Corporation tax paid to foreign governments
- Reduced supply of skilled managers and workers in the home country
IV. Case studies
- Examples of successful FDI
- Examples of unsuccessful FDI
V. 👉Conclusion
- Overall assessment of FDI
- Recommendations for policymakers and businesses.
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