The Enclave Economy

The Enclave Economy

Author: Kevin P. Gallagher

Publisher: MIT Press

Published: 2007-07-20

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 0262262967

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Analyzes the extent to which foreign investment in Mexico's information technology sector brought economic, social, and environmental benefits to Guadalajara. Foreign investment has been widely perceived as a panacea for developing countries—as a way to reduce poverty and kick-start sustainable modern industries. The Enclave Economy calls this prescription into question, showing that Mexico's post-NAFTA experience of foreign direct investment in its information technology sector, particularly in the Guadalajara region, did not result in the expected benefits. Charting the rise and fall of Mexico's “Silicon Valley,” the authors explore issues that resonate through much of Latin America and the developing world: the social, economic, and environmental effects of market-driven globalization. In the 1990s, Mexico was a poster child for globalization, throwing open its borders to trade and foreign investment, embracing NAFTA, and ending the government's role in strengthening domestic industry. But The Enclave Economy shows that although Mexico was initially successful in attracting multinational corporations, foreign investments waned in the absence of active government support and as China became increasingly competitive. Moreover, the authors find that foreign investment created an “enclave economy” the benefits of which were confined to an international sector not connected to the wider Mexican economy. In fact, foreign investment put many local IT firms out of business and transferred only limited amounts of environmentally sound technology. The authors suggest policies and strategies that will enable Mexico and other developing countries to foster foreign investment for sustainable development in the future.


Does Foreign Direct Investment Promote Development?

Does Foreign Direct Investment Promote Development?

Author: Theodore H. Moran

Publisher: Peterson Institute

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 442

ISBN-13: 9780881323818

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This volume gathers the cutting edge of new research on foreign direct investment and host country economic performance, and presents the most sophisticated critiques of current and past inquiries. It presents new results, concludes with an analysis of the implications for contemporary policy debates, and proposed new avenues for future research.


Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean 2010

Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean 2010

Author: United Nations

Publisher: UN

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789211217599

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In 2010, the Latin American and Caribbean region showed great resilience to the international financial crisis and became the world region with the fastest-growing flows of both inward and outward foreign direct investment (FDI). The upswing in FDI in the region has occurred in a context in which developing countries in general have taken on a greater share in both inward and outward FDI flows. This briefing paper is divided into five sections. The first offers a regional overview of FDI in 2010. The second examines FDI trends in Central America, Panama and the Dominican Republic. The third describes the presence China is beginning to build up as an investor in the region. Lastly, the fourth and fifth sections analyze the main foreign investments and business strategies in the telecommunications and software sectors, respectively.


Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean 2021

Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean 2021

Author: UNITED NATIONS ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR LATIN AMERICA AND THE. CARIBBEAN

Publisher:

Published: 2021-11

Total Pages: 170

ISBN-13: 9789211220735

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This document examines the global and regional evolution of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and offers recommendations so these flows can contribute to the region's productive development processes.


Foreign Direct Investment and the Chinese Economy

Foreign Direct Investment and the Chinese Economy

Author: Chunlai Chen

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2017-10-27

Total Pages: 201

ISBN-13: 1785369733

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Foreign Direct Investment and the Chinese Economy provides a comprehensive overview of the impact of foreign direct investment, with extensive empirical evidence, on the Chinese economy over the last three and a half decades.


Foreign Direct Investment in the Real and Financial Sector of Industrial Countries

Foreign Direct Investment in the Real and Financial Sector of Industrial Countries

Author: Heinz Herrmann

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2003-03-19

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 9783540005100

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A collection of papers on the determinants and consequences of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the real and financial sectors of industrial countries. The text sheds new light on the determinants of FDI, in particular the role of governmental incentives. Another main topic is the role of FDI in the east European accession countries. It provides insights into the question of whether EU enlargement will have consequences for capital flows into those countries. Since the start of European monetary union, the discussion on cross-border mergers in the European banking industry has intensified. The final part of the book contains contributions to this debate.


Policy Framework for Investment

Policy Framework for Investment

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2006-05-11

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13: 9264018476

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Drawing on good practices from OECD and non-OECD countries, the Framework proposes a set of questions for governments to consider in ten policy fields as critically important for the quality of a country’s environment for investment.