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FDI from OECD countries jumps 50% in 2007 but set to fall in 2008
Foreign direct investment (FDI) outflows from OECD countries in 2007 leapt to a record USD 1.82 trillion from USD 1.2 trillion in 2006 but are projected to fall sharply in 2008, according to estimates from the OECD. If a slowdown in merger and acquisitions observed in the first half of 2008 continues, FDI outflows could fall to USD 1.14 trillion. Based upon the historical relationship between developing country inflows and OECD outflows, the projected 37% drop in OECD outflows in 2008 could resu... more
July 3, 2008
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