Vol. 2 No. 3 (2014)
FDI in Central Europe

Articles

Economic Integration and Foreign Direct Investment: Review of Main Theoretical Concepts

Published 2014-10-26

  • Adam Marszk

Adam Marszk
Gdansk University of Technology

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15678/EBER.2014.020307

Abstract

The objective of the article is to present key theoretical relationships between economic integration and FDI flows. The research method used is a comprehensive literature review. Most influential publications, including books, articles, working papers, etc. contributing to the subject were identified. The review consists of two essential parts: theory of FDI, and theoretical relationships between economic integration and FDI flows. Finally, the outlined publications were discussed and critiqued, including the empirical context, i.e. empirical verification of the presented links.
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