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Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Foreign Direct Investment refers to the investment made by a company or individual from one country into another country. It involves the establishment of business operations or acquiring ownership in foreign companies.

AP course connection

Topic 5.7: 5.7 Impact of Industrialization and Economic Development

Unit 5

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