FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT AND THE ROMANIAN ECONOMY
Journal Title: CES Working Papers - Year 2015, Vol 7, Issue 1
Abstract
In a country's economy, investments take center stage, both in the production of goods and services and in the sphere of consumption. They represent a factor that influences simultaneously both demand and supply. The importance and impact of FDI have righteously attracted all EU Members heed and resulted in a fierce competition for foreign capital. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the impact of FDI on Romania economic growth. Research results show that FDI have a positive impact through the medium of productivity and competitiveness growth in the host countries, by means of technology and capital transfer.
Authors and Affiliations
Elena CHIRILA-DONCIU
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