A vital source on the role of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the world economy, this Report provides a comprehensive analysis and policy discussion of international investment issues. It examines current trends in global, regional and national FDI flows; the impact of FDI on market structure and competition in host economies, as well as globally; and the latest trends in investment liberalization, including interlinkages with foreign portfolio equity investment. The Report also includes a statistical annex.