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2012 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

14. Foreign Direct Investment in Saudi Arabia: A Competitiveness Analysis

Author : Mohammad Hanif Akhtar

Published in: The GCC Economies

Publisher: Springer New York

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Abstract

Global flows of foreign direct investment (FDI) have increased significantly over the last few decades. Major factors behind this phenomenon are the increasing numbers of cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&As), trends toward privatization, and growing competition among the host countries to attract FDI. As a source of external finance, foreign direct investment (FDI) has emerged to play an important role in promoting economic growth, strengthening the local economies, and improving competitiveness of countries in the global economy. Countries like China, India, Malaysia, Korea, and Thailand are classic examples in this regard. The strength of an economy in attracting the FDI depends upon various factors ranging from sociocultural to politico-economic ones. A greater stimulus also comes from factors that shape up the policy environment in the economy.

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Metadata
Title
Foreign Direct Investment in Saudi Arabia: A Competitiveness Analysis
Author
Mohammad Hanif Akhtar
Copyright Year
2012
Publisher
Springer New York
Book
The GCC Economies

Print ISBN: 978-1-4614-1610-4

Electronic ISBN: 978-1-4614-1611-1

Copyright Year: 2012

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-1611-1_14