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  • The Inability of the Philippines to use its Bargaining Power Effectively to Attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for its Economic and Social Development

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    Author(s)
    Ringuet, Daniel J.
    Primary Supervisor
    Bishop, Bernie
    Other Supervisors
    Hossain, Moazzem
    Year published
    2009
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    Abstract
    In recent times, developing countries have accelerated their policies from protectionism to more open economies to achieve higher rates of economic growth. The implementation of economic reform measures together with offering tax breaks and additional incentives aimed at attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) have gained momentum as countries compete with each other to attract further investment from multinational corporations (MNCs). It has been observed that many developing host nations lack negotiating skills when dealing with MNCs for effective implementation of relevant investment projects. The process of bargaining ...
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    In recent times, developing countries have accelerated their policies from protectionism to more open economies to achieve higher rates of economic growth. The implementation of economic reform measures together with offering tax breaks and additional incentives aimed at attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) have gained momentum as countries compete with each other to attract further investment from multinational corporations (MNCs). It has been observed that many developing host nations lack negotiating skills when dealing with MNCs for effective implementation of relevant investment projects. The process of bargaining and negotiations between individuals and groups from MNCs and host governments to achieve the best possible deal is an important feature of the relationship and interaction between these parties.
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    Thesis Type
    Thesis (PhD Doctorate)
    Degree Program
    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
    School
    Griffith Business School
    DOI
    https://doi.org/10.25904/1912/3735
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    The author owns the copyright in this thesis, unless stated otherwise.
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    Thesis was scanned because author files had security. Page 224 was removed at author's request because names are confidential.
    Subject
    Foreign direct investment in Philippines
    Philippines economic development
    Philippines social development
    Bargaining power
    Publication URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/10072/366476
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    • Theses - Higher Degree by Research

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