Chapter 14 Foreign Direct Investment and Collaborative Ventures

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Learning Objectives

After studying this chapter, you should be able to:

  1. 14.1 Understand international investment and collaboration.

  2. 14.2 Describe the characteristics of foreign direct investment.

  3. 14.3 Explain the motives for FDI and collaborative ventures.

  4. 14.4 Identify the types of foreign direct investment.

  5. 14.5 Understand international collaborative ventures.

  6. 14.6 Discuss the experience of retailers in foreign markets.

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