Publishing Institution: Economist Intelligence Unit / Publication Year: within 25 Years / Topic: Foreign Direct Investment

Publication Date:: 01-2013
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: Economist Intelligence Unit
Abstract:: It seems apparent that innovation will be required across the energy sector in order to help it meet the twin challenges of rising energy demand and climate change. But seemingly well-meaning policies can turn out to have an adverse effect on innovation and the world's current economic woes may limit the pace of investment. In which energy sources is innovation most needed? How can governments get the policy framework right for stimulating innovation, and then put it to work?
Topic:: Climate Change, Economics, Energy Policy, and Foreign Direct Investment

Publication Date:: 02-2012
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Economist Intelligence Unit
Abstract:: Africa is drawing increasing attention, not only from the perspective of businesses based in China and Europe, but also from operators in Africa itself. In particular, closer economic ties between Africa and China have been covered extensively by the media recently—with fairly mixed reviews. This paper highlights the potential, challenges and risks for doing business in Africa over the next few years.
Topic:: Development, International Trade and Finance, Markets, Foreign Aid, and Foreign Direct Investment
Political Geography:: Africa, China, and Europe

Publication Date:: 03-2012
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Economist Intelligence Unit
Abstract:: The issue of high-speed internet access remains at the forefront of the policy agenda in both developed and emerging markets. While circumstances and concerns differ from one country to the next, the motivations for public-sector involvement remain the same. Governments are keen to bridge the digital divide between urban and rural areas by bringing basic broadband services of between 1Mbps and 5Mbps to all. Yet governments also want to facilitate greater rollout of so-called next-generation networks (NGNs) that can provide broadband speeds of between 40Mbps and 100Mbps, and sometimes higher.
Topic:: Development, Economics, Emerging Markets, Science and Technology, and Foreign Direct Investment

Publication Date:: 05-2012
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Economist Intelligence Unit
Abstract:: The loosening of administrative restrictions on licensing and related remittances in 1991 led to an increase in the number of international licensing agreements in India. Many foreign companies involved in India use a combination of exporting, licensing and direct investment.
Topic:: Corruption, Crime, Industrial Policy, Intellectual Property/Copyright, and Foreign Direct Investment
Political Geography:: South Asia and India

Publication Date:: 08-2012
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Economist Intelligence Unit
Abstract:: Ten years ago, The Economist ran a cover with the title “Africa: The Hopeless Continent”. Today, this has been replaced by “Africa Rising” (last December's issue)—a reflection of the changes that the continent has experienced over a decade. What has engineered Africa's rise through difficult times? It is predominantly the emergence of the BRICs, particularly India and China, that has helped to put Africa back on the map of development and investor interests.
Topic:: Development, Economics, and Foreign Direct Investment
Political Geography:: Africa, China, and India

Publication Date:: 11-2011
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Economist Intelligence Unit
Abstract:: Foreign companies continue to be attracted by the opportunities offered by China's large and rapidly growing economy. China has a population of over 1.3bn, and the size of the economy is likely to grow to just under US$13trn a year at market exchange rates by 2015. Although GDP per head will still be relatively low by the end of the forecast period, at just under US$10,000 a year, this will represent a substantial improvement from just under US$4,500 in 2010. Significant regional disparities within China will persist. The provinces of the eastern seaboard enjoy standards of living well above the national average. However, there are also markets to be found in inland China, where many large cities are located. To some extent, the size of the population and the pace of economic growth belie the challenges of operating in China. Nationwide distribution networks will increasingly be put in place, but the Chinese market is likely still to be a fragmented one by 2015.
Topic:: Economics, Emerging Markets, Globalization, and Foreign Direct Investment
Political Geography:: China

Publication Date:: 09-2011
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Economist Intelligence Unit
Abstract:: Foreign companies continue to be attracted by the opportunities offered by China's large and rapidly growing economy. China has a population of over 1.3bn, and the size of the economy is likely to grow to just under US$13trn a year at market exchange rates by 2015. Although GDP per head will still be relatively low by the end of the forecast period, at just under US$10,000 a year, this will represent a substantial improvement from just under US$4,500 in 2010. Significant regional disparities within China will persist. The provinces of the eastern seaboard enjoy standards of living well above the national average. However, there are also markets to be found in inland China, where many large cities are located. To some extent, the size of the population and the pace of economic growth belie the challenges of operating in China. Nationwide distribution networks will increasingly be put in place, but the Chinese market is likely still to be a fragmented one by 2015.
Topic:: Demographics, International Trade and Finance, Markets, and Foreign Direct Investment
Political Geography:: China

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