International Factor Movements and International Business

International factor movements and international business (JEL F2) cover cross-border flows of labour and capital and multinational firms.

Scope

It includes foreign direct investment, migration, multinational enterprises, and international outsourcing.

Sub-topics

• General
• International Investment • Long-Term Capital Movements
• International Migration
• Multinational Firms • International Business
• Remittances
• Other

Core questions

• Why do capital and labour move across borders?
• Why do multinational firms exist?
• What are the effects of FDI and migration?

Key concepts

• Foreign direct investment
• Migration
• Multinational enterprise
• Outsourcing
• Factor mobility

Frequently asked questions

What is foreign direct investment?

Cross-border investment by which a firm acquires lasting control of operations in another country.