Foreign direct investment is of major interest for both New Zealand and for the world economy. Appreciation of the importance of foreign direct investment and its principal medium, the multinational enterprise, presupposes an understanding of the dynamic nature of the world economy and the changing role that foreign investment plays within this evolving system. While it has a long history, the period since 1945 has witnessed a huge growth in the magnitude and spread of foreign investment , and international business activity more generally.
Foreign direct investment has played a significant role in the recent economic restructuring of the New Zealand economy. This volume offers a critical analysis of both the costs and benefits of such investment and a comprehensive evaluation of the likely impacts. It provides an indispensable source of analysis and information for anyone interested in the future of the New Zealand economy and society.
Includes a foreword by Don Brash.
