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Driven by technological change, global competition and the ongoing liberalisation of markets, international direct investment plays a key role in the process of global economic integration. Reliable and up-to-date statistics are essential for a meaningful interpretation of investment trends for the purpose of policy analysis and decision. Internationally comparable data makes it possible to measure the degree of economic integration and competitiveness of markets. COUNTRIES COVERED Australia, Austria, Belgium-Luxembourg, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States. The database is in user-friendly software, Beyond 20/20™ for Windows™, that allows the user to extract and export the data, prepare graphs and tables, and perform their own analysis. ALSO AVAILABLE in print and on line at www.SourceOECD.org. FURTHER READING Measuring Globalisation: The Role of Multinationals in OECD Economies, available in print, CD-ROM and online versions.
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