EU Position in the Global Flows of FDI

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to analyse and evaluate the European Union (EU) position with respect to global FDI flows, as well as factors influencing it. A comparative analysis of the position is made against a group of highly developed countries, including Union’s main competitors (e.g. USA and Japan). The paper discusses also the intra-EU flows of FDI. Special attention is paid to the monetary union and common currency (the euro) and how they shape FDI flows going inward and outward of the European Union and the euro zone.