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Latest publications on FDI

Mexico Regional Sectoral Outlook. First half 2020

March 26, 2020

Services slow down and industry falls in 2019. Foreign Direct Investment in the Southeast, USMCA will boost Bajío and Norte.

China | Revising outbound FDI figures downwards

November 22, 2016

China’s share of global ODI stocks may be larger than previously thought if we factor in Hong Kong’s role as an offshore center. That said, our estimates show that MOFCOM figures overstate ODI flows, raising questions regarding the country’s status as a net creditor.

China’s ODI: How much goes where after round-tripping and offshoring?

June 8, 2015

In this paper we recalculate China's Outbound Foreign Direct Investments (ODI) in a way which accounts for round-tripping and offshoring. Our estimates show that China's ODI flows and stocks may have been overestimated and may be more diversified that previously thought.

Foreign Direct Investment in Cross-Border Infrastructure Projects 1

September 1, 2009

In this paper we critically review the relevant information and literature and that can enhance the feasibility and the successful implementation of cross-border infrastructure projects.

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