Foreign Direct Investment and it's benefits to the national economy. FDI into Finland 2002-2011.

1. Sari Ojala 7.12. 2012

2. Foreign direct investment
Foreign direct investment (FDI)
 Investment by a foreign investor in a company located in
Finland, where the purpose of the investment is to create a
permanent economic relationship by obtaining ownership and
control, and therefore decision-making power, in the company.

3. Benefits to the national economy
 Benefits of foreign direct investment to the national
economy
– Stimulates economic growth
– Creates jobs and export earnings
– Improves the functioning of markets
– Increases competition
– Fills the gaps in capital servicing
– Provides capital for product development
– Increases international business know-how
– Strengthens business networks

4. FDI into Finland 2002 – 2011
72 84
90
89
77
114
203
136
96
738574
51
71
100
72
80
89
81102
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
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Source: Invest in Finland
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