BRIC Still Highly Attractive
June 7, 2008 by Jean Mercedes
Filed under Business
Ernst and Young just recently released their latest survey on FDI (Foreign Direct Investment), where they rank the attractiveness of investing in foreign countries. The BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China) dominated the ranking, although Western Europe still receives a large share of foreign investment.
Which three countries are the most attractive investment locations in the world? (Multiple answers possible. Survey of 834 companies.)
1. China (47%)
2. India (30%)
3. Russia (21%)
4. USA (18%)
5. Poland (14%)
6. Germany (10%)
7. Brazil (10%)
8. Japan (7%)
9. Czech Republic (5%)
Reference: Sueddeutsche Zeitung, 6. June 2008
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