Category: Markets
Foreign Direct Investment in Japan
Foreign direct investment in Japan displayed some interesting trends in the recent years. As far back as 2003 the Japanese government realized the importance of FDI in boosting the growth of the nation’s economy. Studies reflected the superior managerial efficiency and productivity of foreign business companies operating in Japan. This was considered to be a plus point of inward FDI into Japan.
The World’s Largest Economies
Emerging economies are smaller than the developed countries – but they are growing faster and opening up, leading to greater investment opportunities than ever before.
There are two methods of GDP calculation: nominal GDP attempts to compare countries using current exchange rates to give an assessment of their clout within the global market. This naturally biases countries with stronger currencies.
