A Comparative Study of ASEAN and Mexico in Terms of Economic-geographical Conditions

Abstract

Abstract:

The paper analyzes the difference of free trade areas' contribution to foreign direct investment in ASEAN and Mexico. It is suggested that the factors relevant in this regard are: 1) The free trade areas could choose suitable partners; 2) Its common institution could challenge the previous dominance of the multinational corporation and improve the local conditions of its members; 3) Its members could keep comparative advantage of investment environment.

Key words: developing countries, free trade areas, foreign direct investment

CLC Number:

F119.9

Hong-ling CAO. A Comparative Study of ASEAN and Mexico in Terms of Economic-geographical Conditions[J]. Journal of East China Normal University (Philosophy and Social Sciences), 2007, 39(5): 105-110.

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