Browsing Economic and Management Sciences by Subject "Foreign direct investment"
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Determinants of cross-border mergers and acquisitions in the freight and logistics industry of South Africa : a qualitative approach
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)International trade is important in today’s modern, commercial world. International mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in the freight and logistics industry create companies with an international scale and effectively link ... -
The effects of exchange rate volatility on South African investments
(2015)This study analysed the short- and long-run interactions between the exchange rate and different types of investments in South Africa from 1970 to 2014. The study focussed on the portfolio theory, the life cycle of investment ... -
A foreign direct investment model for tourism property acquisition
(North-West University, 2007)Foreign direct investment is a much debated topic worldwide. Without foreign direct investment, the Tourism Industry of South Africa cannot achieve its full potential. Therefore, the role of foreign direct investment cannot ... -
The impact of international investment agreements on foreign direct investment in Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)Interest in foreign direct investment (FDI) stems from the fact that it has become one of the most important components of globalisation and a vital part of international economic and diplomatic relations. It rose to ... -
Profiling sectoral risks of foreign direct investment in Africa
(North-West University, 2012)Attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) is of utmost importance for African countries in order to create employment opportunities, reduce poverty and to ensure sustainable economic growth. Despite Africa’s exceptional ... -
Successful strategies followed by multinational enterprises to expand into Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Africa is known as the last growth frontier, but it is also known as the continent with the most challenging external factors. Multiple entities have invested and exported into Africa, some have succeeded where others had ... -
Trade patterns and foreign direct investment in the Southern African development community
(North-West University, 2007)This thesis focuses on the relationship between trade and FDI in the SADC. While FDI is seen as a stimulus for growth and development, Africa is lagging behind other regions in attracting FDI. Whilst a number of reasons ... -
Wisselkoersblootstelling van multinasionale ondernemings in Suid-Afrika
(North-West University, 2004)Multinational enterprises (MNEs) are central drivers behind neo-liberal globalisation. These enterprises are usually centred in developed countries, with competitive operations in developing countries. The literature on ...