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WORLD ECONOMY AND TRENDS IN FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

A fragile world economy will not be hospitable to large net foreign borrowers (or large net foreign lenders).

Financial liberalization is not about foreign firms drilling holes in China s economy.

Efforts are still being made to reorient the economy from a copper based economy to a broader based economy so as to enhance foreign exchange earnings.

Regulations on foreign investments and currency exchange were being improved in order to provide favourable conditions for foreign investment in the Russian economy.

Finally, and perhaps most importantly, the deterioration of America s economy is now overshadowing foreign policy.

Eritrea's economy also evolved into a service dominated economy, with tourism and transport services alone now accounting for nearly 40 of total foreign exchange earnings.

Historically, the Liberian economy has depended heavily on foreign aid, foreign direct investment and exports of natural resources such as iron ore, rubber and timber.

Fortunately, China s relatively strong fiscal and foreign exchange positions can cushion the economy against short term shocks.

Nevertheless, the volume of foreign investment falls short of what Russia needs, for its economy is unbalanced.

Poland s economy, close to outright collapse, struggled to meet citizens basic needs, let alone repay foreign loans.

In addition, India s economy has begun to grow by 8 annually, making it more attractive for foreign investment.

Yet now, Lukashenko wishes to harness entrepreneurship and foreign direct investment in a bid to modernize the economy.

Egypt s economy, bruised by the outflow of foreign investment and a dearth of tourists, is on life support.

The report clearly showed the difficulty of effective building of the economy under foreign occupation and war conditions.

Progress can be noted on the path leading to a market economy that will help attract foreign investment.

Moreover, responding to expanded foreign demand will require structural changes in the US economy, which will also take time.

Iraq's economy deteriorated during the war, and the country became dependent on foreign donations to fund their war effort.

Once established, an innovative environment would attract investment, both domestic and foreign, with cumulative benefits for the whole economy.

3. General discussion on transnational corporations in the world economy and trends in foreign direct investment in developing countries.

Then there is trade liberalization or the opening up of the economy through removing any restrictions on foreign trade.

Its foreign debt would have declined in line with its GDP, thus sheltering the economy from default and economic disaster.

Russian President Vladimir Putin s assertive foreign policy stance of recent years reflects the confidence that comes with a booming economy.

Internally, a State may have the option to decide to which sector of its economy foreign investments should be channelled.

II. GENERAL DISCUSSION ON TRANSNATIONAL CORPORATIONS IN THE WORLD ECONOMY AND TRENDS IN FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES . 9

The Government is planning various policy initiatives and strategies to encourage foreign enterprises to participate in the South African economy.

As a result, diversification of Russia s economy seems a distant prospect all the more so because Russia s bureaucracy, together with the state s interest in strategic areas of the economy, repels foreign business.

There is no planned collectivist economy, foreign investment is still sought, and, in general, the rules of liberal democracy still apply.

Burundi's foreign debt had recently been cancelled and there was every indication that the economy would recover in the short term.

(k) The impact of foreign direct investment and transnational corporation activities on the global economy and linkages with other macroeconomic factors.

We have to open up the economy to attract foreign investment and to provide goods at better prices to Haitian consumers.

54. Tourism continues to be a dominant sector of the economy and a major source of foreign exchange of the Territory.

Although individual foreign investors can sell the dollar securities that they own, they can only sell them to other foreign investors. As long as the US has a current account deficit, the stock of foreign owned claims on the US economy must rise.

If foreign financing is not forthcoming, yields on US government debt will rise and the US economy will fall back into recession.

Patent trolls have done more damage to the United States economy than any domestic or foreign terrorist organization in history every year.

NEW DELHI President Barack Obama s first foreign trip since winning a second term highlights Asia s new centrality to America s economy and security.

The continuing trend of a steady growth in the country's economy is having a positive effect on foreign and domestic trade indicators.

Once they have completed the formalities for recognition, foreign NGOs sign an establishing agreement with the Ministry of the Economy and Development.

The international business industry also makes an important contribution to the economy of the Territory, bringing in large amounts of foreign currency.

Patent trolls have done more damage to the United States economy than any domestic or foreign terrorist organization in history every year.

Foreign donors must insist that Pakistan reform its economy in order to escape the moral hazard implied by continued dependence on aid flows.

Overall, his foreign policy demonstrated a new understanding of the role of England as a maritime, Protestant power in an increasingly global economy.

Such a contribution depends on the existence of an environment conducive to the functioning of a market economy and domestic and foreign investment.

34. One delegation detailed specific economic liberalization measures adopted in his country and summarized the various modes of foreign participation in the economy.