Author: United States. International Trade AdministrationPublisher: Washington, D.C. : U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Attracting Foreign Investment to the United States
Author: United States. International Trade AdministrationPublisher: Washington, D.C. : U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
The History of Foreign Investment in the United States to 1914
Author: Mira WilkinsPublisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 9780674396661
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 1092
Book Description
From the colonial era to 1914, America was a debtor nation in international accounts--owing more to foreigners than foreigners owed to us. By 1914 it was the world's largest debtor nation. Mira Wilkins provides the first complete history of foreign investment in the United States during that period. The book shows why the United States was attractive to foreign investors and traces the changing role of foreign capital in the nation's development, covering both portfolio and direct investment. The immense new wave of foreign investment in the United States today, and our return to the status of a debtor nation--once again the world's largest debtor nation--makes this strong exposition far more than just historically interesting. Wilkins reviews foreign portfolio investments in government securities (federal, state, and local) and in corporate stocks and bonds, as well as foreign direct investments in land and real estate, manufacturing plants, and even such service-sector activities as accounting, insurance, banking, and mortgage lending. She finds that between 1776 and 1875, public-sector securities (principally federal and state securities) drew in the most long-term foreign investment, whereas from 1875 to 1914 the private sector was the main attraction. The construction of the American railroad system called on vast portfolio investments from abroad; there was also sizable direct investment in mining, cattle ranching, the oil industry, the chemical industry, flour production, and breweries, as well as the production of rayon, thread, and even submarines. In addition, there were foreign stakes in making automobile and electrical and nonelectrical machinery. America became the leading industrial country of the world at the very time when it was a debtor nation in world accounts.
attracting foreign investment to the united states a guide for government
Author: Foreign Direct Investment in the United States
Author: James K. JacksonPublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781973738947
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Foreign direct investment in the United States in 2015 increased by 83% over that recorded in 2014. (Note: The United States defines foreign direct investment as the ownership or control, directly or indirectly, by one foreign person [individual, branch, partnership, association, government, etc.] of 10% or more of the voting securities of an incorporated U.S. business enterprise or an equivalent interest in an unincorporated U.S. business enterprise.) On October 31, 2013, the Obama Administration launched a new initiative, known as Select USA, to attract more foreign direct investment to the United States. According to the Administration, the aim of the program is to make attracting foreign investment as important a component of U.S. foreign policy as promoting exports. As a result, the President reportedly instructed Commerce and State Department officials to make attracting foreign investment one of their core priorities. In addition, the program has designated global teams led by U.S. ambassadors in 32 key countries to encourage foreign investment into the United States, and has established a coordinated process to connect prospective investors with senior U.S. officials. The initiative (selectusa.commerce.gov) offers a number of tools for foreign investors looking to invest in the United States, including a list of various state and federal programs that may be available to foreign investors.
Foreign Direct Investment in the United States--the Federal Role
Author: United States. General Accounting OfficePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : International economic relations
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Foreign Direct Investment in the United States
Author: Congressional Research ServicePublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781545107959
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Foreign direct investment in the United States in 2015 increased by 83 percent over that recorded in 2014. In 2015, according to U.S. Department of Commerce data, foreigners invested $379 billion in U.S. businesses and real estate, compared with the $207 billion invested in 2014. Foreign direct investments are highly sought after by many state and local governments that are struggling to create additional jobs in their localities. While some in Congress encourage such investment to offset the perceived negative economic effects of U.S. firms investing abroad, others are concerned about foreign acquisitions of U.S. firms that are considered essential to U.S. national and economic security. On October 31, 2013, the Obama administration launched a new initiative, known as Select USA, to attract more foreign direct investment to the United States. According to the Administration, the aim of the program is to make attracting foreign investment as important a component of U.S. foreign policy as promoting exports. As a result, the President reportedly instructed Commerce and State Department officials to make attracting foreign investment one of their "core priorities." In addition, the program has designated global teams led by U.S. ambassadors in 32 key countries to encourage foreign investment into the United States, and has established a "coordinated process" to connect prospective investors with senior U.S. officials. The initiative (selectusa.commerce.gov) offers a number of tools for foreign investors looking to invest in the United States, including a list of various state and federal programs that may be available to foreign investors.
ATTRACTING FOREIGN INVESTMENT TO THE UNITED STATES. A GUIDE FOR GOVERNMENT.
Author: Marketing a Country
Author: Louis T. WellsPublisher: World Bank Publications
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
The Foreign Investment Advisory Service, a joint facility of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the World Bank, was established to help governments of developing member countries to review and adjust the policies, institutions, and programmes that affect foreign direct investment (FDI). The ultimate purpose of FIAS is to assist member governments to attract beneficial foreign private capital, technology, and managerial expertise.
Foreign Investment in the United States: Current and general policy considerations
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Subcommittee on International FinancePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Investments, Foreign
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Foreign Investment in the United States
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Subcommittee on International FinancePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Investments, Foreign
Languages : en
Pages : 1424
Book Description