Globalization has sparked one of the most highly charged debates of the past decade—the subject of countless books and the cause of major demonstrations in Europe and North America. It is recognized by its supporters and detractors alike, as a major trend of the last two decades, not unlike a snowball that gathers strength as it rolls, carrying with it most of the bystanders. The article discusses the emerging relationship between globalization and foreign direct investment.

Globalization and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) are synonymous. Globalization is business being carried out through the encouragement of FDI. Although FDI has been regarded as the most powerful driver of economic progress the world over, there are disparities with regard to the attitude and approach towards globalization and FDI inflows. This article discusses the emerging relationship between globalization and FDI.

It may be strange but true that the US is the largest investor worldwide, now considers the FDI inflows into the country as more dangerous to its economy. This is because nearly 44% of the Americans have expressed negative sentiments on the entry of FDI into the US. This is the outcome of a survey carried out in 64 countries of the world. Americans are the most aggressive foreign investors themselves, investing billions of dollars, sometimes in the most unlikely locations. People in two Latin American economies, Croatia and Argentina have expressed the same view as expressed by the Americans with regard to the entry of FDI into the US. The percentage stood at 50% and 48% respectively.

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