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AP Comparative Government
Unit 5 – Political & Economic Change in Development
Topic 5.3
What is the definition of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)?
The rapid economic development and industrial activity that can have negative consequences for the environment and alienate citizens.
Investment to a country by individuals or companies from another country, with the intention of pursuing personal interests in the receiving country.
The economic and political pressures applied by countries to orient others on the "correct" path as established by the International community.
The interaction of governments with countries of different regimes and cultures through economic and political engagement, potentially leading to domestic backlash.
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AP Comparative Government - 5.3 Challenges from Globalization
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