#108 Concept: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

If you work across time zones, borders and cultures, this is the show for you. In the "Concept" series, Leo aims at defining a topic in international business. These are shorter episodes to illustrate key concepts in this discipline.Today we present the concept of Foreign Direct investment (FDI).  Foreign Direct Investment is a significant aspect of international economics, representing a long-term investment made by an individual or entity in one country into business interests in another country. FDI plays a crucial role in the global economy, promoting economic growth, enhancing productivity, and providing access to new markets and technologies. ⁠Join Leonardo on Patreon for:⁠⁠Podcast Archive: 102 episodes (40+ hours).Podcast Bonus Episodes: New exclusive content.Early Access: Upcoming YouTube videos and newsletters.Thinking Process Journal: Insights into Leonardo's contentpreparation, including a curated reading list and personal reflections.Q&A: Submit questions for future episodes, and receive a shoutout when they are answered.Links to further your research: CFI article World Bank article OECD article Tesla’s Gigafactory in Berlin AWS launches Malaysia’s first cloud infrastructure regionConnect with the host Leonardo Marra on LinkedIn.You could also support the podcast by purchasing one of thefollowing books on Amazon using the links provided:- ⁠⁠The Personal MBA⁠⁠- ⁠⁠HBR's 10 Must Reads 2025⁠⁠- ⁠⁠The 48 Laws of Power⁠⁠- ⁠⁠Blue Ocean Strategy⁠