Global Business 4th Edition by Mike Peng

Exercise 10

We have noted controversies regarding FDI in terms of both inflows and outflow's. Regarding PengAtlas Map 2.3, public concern about FD I often focuses on the FD I of US-based companies, and some argue that investment going overseas may otherwise have occurred within the US. However, the map also show that the US is a major recipient of such investment from overseas - but some who oppose FDI outflows also oppose FDI inflows, They fear that the United States is losing control over its economy as a result of such inflows. Do you think the two views are compatible Why or not Why do some countries object to in bound FDI In the United States, many states and cities deliberately seek investment in their states and communities by firms from other parts of the country. Why are some o f those who seek investment from elsewhere in the US worried about investment from overseas Some Americans feel that US-based firms should not undertake FD I in other countries because it results in expanding business opportunities in those countries and does not benefit the United States. How may the data on PengAtlas Map 2.3 be used to refute that view