T he importance of foreign direct investment (FDI) in developing countries has begun to spread very rapidly, especially after the transition of command economies countries into open markets. Many countries see attracting FDI as an important element in their strategy for economic growth because FDI is widely regarded as an amalgamation of capital, technology, marketing, and management...

Does the party of government influence the amount and type of inward foreign investment? The results of a number of correlational studies provide inconsistent evidence. However none of these studies for any level of government or any jurisdiction have used methods that allow them to speak to causal effects. The partisan differences of economic policy in the US are pronounced. Democratic adminis...

Over the last two decades, the use of external outsourcing has become an important strategic issue, with increasing recognition of the benefits that effective outsourcing and international production strategies can provide. In the never-ending quest for greater efficiency and cost savings, many companies have decided to source parts and components from low-cost suppliers globally, and in many i...

Women entrepreneurs around the world have increasingly contributed to innovation, employment, and wealth creation (Brush & Cooper, 2012; Brush, de Bruin, & Welter, 2009). Studies suggest that foreign direct investment can be an important determinant of entrepreneurship in general. However, the link between foreign ventures and women entrepreneurs remains under-researched. Therefore, we suggest ...