This paper explores the likely impact on inward FDI in the UK of the prospects of the UK leaving the EU. We determine that a decisive factor is the uncertainty that is created by the prospect of BrExit, and our analysis shows that indeed it amplifies the effect of any shock. We are able to...

In the context of intensified global competition, enhancing attractiveness to foreign direct investment (FDI) in high-value knowledge-intensive sectors is a policy objective in many advanced economies. Understanding what drives the location choice of FDI in high-value knowledge-intensive sectors...