We develop a simple information-based model of FDI flows. On the one hand, the abundance of "intangible" capital in … countries, enhances FDI flows. On the other hand, host-country corporate-transparency diminishes the value of this expertise …, thereby reducing the flow of FDI. Empirical evidence (from a sample of 9 source countries and 13 host countries over the 1980s …

Global flows of foreign direct investment (FDI) have slowed down in recent years, which particularly affected developed … countries, including those in the European Un- ion (EU). A general decrease in capital circulation in the form of FDI between … global FDI flows and stocks and to discuss attempts made by EU institutions and the EU member states to improve this position …