Abstract
In this new millennium, attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is more important then ever before. Enormous sums are available for FDI (US$1.4 trillion outflows were recorded globally in 2000 (UNCTAD, 2003). These huge sums represent opportunities for governments to attract investment and develop their economies. Governments who want modern economies recognize the importance of FDI, and take action to attract it.
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Tuharsky, T., Barron, J. (2005). How to Attract Foreign Direct Investment: The Korean Approach. In: Infrastructure and Productivity in Asia. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230523562_8
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