Essays about: "motives of fdi"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 20 essays containing the words motives of fdi.

  1. 1. What Are They Seeking Next?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Lina Johansson; Mária Markhed Maxe; Emma Iversén; [2023]
    Keywords : foreign expansion; Foreign Direct Investment FDI ; intrinsic motives for FDI; natural resource-seeking; market-seeking; efficiency-seeking; strategic asset-seeking; experiential knowledge; market-specific knowledge; firm-specific knowledge; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the dynamics between firms’ shifting motives for engaging in foreign direct investments (FDIs) and the experiential knowledge acquired from increased experience and establishment in foreign markets. An embedded case study was performed on the multinational company Duni Group, drawing upon insights from semi-structured interviews with representatives from the case company. READ MORE

  2. 2. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and the Life Science Industry in the Gothenburg Region

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Jasmen Abd-El-Samie; Maria Svensson; [2021-06-28]
    Keywords : Life Science; FDI; Medical technology; Biotechnology; Pharmaceuticals; Motives; Gothenburg region; West Sweden;

    Abstract : This study aimed to identify why foreign-owned life science companies decide to locate abroad and also to identify the challenges that the companies experience. The Gothenburg region was chosen to investigate as a practical case. The study was performed through a qualitative study conducted through primary data (interviews) and secondary data. READ MORE

  3. 3. THE EU’S ALLOCATION OF DEVELOPMENT AID – NORMATIVE OR STRATEGIC? - An analysis of aid distribution to African countries in relation to the inflow of Chinese FDI

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Fanny Nilsson; [2021-06-22]
    Keywords : European Union; China; Africa; aid; FDI; normative power;

    Abstract : Based on the European Union’s self-image of being a normative power and a ‘force for good’ in the world, this thesis examines the EU's role as an international aid donor. The EU’s development policy has developed during the last decades, and in line with its normative self-image the EU has established a set of idealist criteria that is meant to guide its aid allocation to developing countries. READ MORE

  4. 4. The relationship between foreign direct investments and exchange rates - A quantitative analysis of how the exchange rate is affecting the FDI inflows in South Korea and China

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

    Author : Viktor Lindström; Erik Sten; [2018-06-26]
    Keywords : Foreign direct investments referred to as FDI ; real effective exchange rate; volatility; real interest rate; appreciation; depreciation;

    Abstract : This study investigates the effect of exchange rate movements on foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows. According to previous studies, it seems to be a significant correlation between exchange rate movements and the FDI inflows. However, the result differs depending on different factors and motives. READ MORE

  5. 5. Why do firms convert their joint ventures into wholly owned subsidiaries? : A multiple case study of Swedish firms' joint ventures in India and China

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring (MF)

    Author : Simon Florian Stämpfli; Nikita Vladimirov; [2017]
    Keywords : International Joint Venture; Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprise; Conversion of International Joint Ventures into Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprises; FDI Motives; OLI Theory; Emerging Markets;

    Abstract : International Joint Ventures are important for international Business. In recent years, firms started to convert their International Joint Ventures into Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprises. However, there is only a limited understanding for the conversion of International Joint Ventures into Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprises. READ MORE