Japanese foreign direct investment in Europe in a comparative perspective

Abstract

Japanese foreign direct investment (FDI) in Europe has undergone significant change in the last decade. Between 1985 and 1990, the stock of Japanese FDI directed to Europe increased more than five times, and the annual flow of new investment grew from about $2 billion to over $14 billion. Europe's share of Japan's total FDI also increased substantially. However, with the end of the 'bubble economy', new investment in Europe fell sharply. The purpose of this thesis is to analyse the trends in Japanese FDI in Europe in the context of Japanese FDI worldwide. The thesis will analyse the reasons for and implications of these trends. In addition, attention will be given to the attitudes towards this investment and the resulting conflicts, and prospects for the future. Show more