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Foreign direct investment

Direct investments in productive assets by a company Incorporated in a foreign country, as opposed to investments in shares of Local companies by foreign entities. An important feature of an increasingly globalized Economic system.

Related Terms: 9 Asset, Economic, Global, Import, Inc., Incorporated, Local, PPO, Share
Other Related Pages: Category: Global Starting With: F
Additional Related Terms: Accelerated Cost Recovery System, Active asset, Allowance for depreciation, Alternative assets, Asset, Asset/equity ratio, Available assets, Adjustable rate, Asset management account, Accrual of discount