What Is Foreign Direct Investment?

Heather Hennerich

Open Vault from Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Abstract: In an interview, an economist explains what foreign direct investment (FDI) is, how it can boost economic growth, and the potential risks and benefits for countries and investors.

Keywords: foreign direct investment; tax revenue; employment; technology transfer; skills transfer (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026-08-05
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