Last year’s foreign investment was actually higher than for the years 2008, 2009, and 2010 combined.

The fit between Tennessee exports and the strength of the dollar is stronger than a decade ago.

Since the mid-1990s, the number of exporters in Tennessee has increased by 70 percent. Are there any patterns to their location?

Foreign investment has been a major factor in Tennessee's economic development. It's not too much to say that it has transformed this state's economy. This issue of Global Commerce presents a survey of county-level foreign direct investment in Tennessee.

The hottest acronym in international economics must be "BRIC." This refers to Brazil, Russia, India, and China: the largest and most influential countries of the developing world. These nations will of necessity become much bigger targets for U.S., and Tennessee, exporters.

The recent decision to protect American-made tires from Chinese competition signals a new toughness on the part of the Obama Administration. Can we expect other Chinese imports to be similarly targeted for protection? If so, how will the Chinese react? Indications are that China will play...

How rapidly is the Chinese market growing? How does Tennessee compare to other American states? Has the composition of Tennessee's exports to China changed in recent years? Is Tennessee's export profile to China similar to that of other states? Which Tennessee exports are most reliant on the...