FDI Perspective No. 212: “The rise of nationalism, FDI, and the multinational enterprise,” by Stephen Kobrin

The populist reaction renders interest groups politics a less important determinant of economic policy than ideologically driven nationalism. Risk to MNEs and FDI will increase as policy becomes less predictable and “rational” arguments have less traction. Investors and corporations must address legitimate grievances and take nationalism into account in decision-making.

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