A'T' Kearney FDI Confidence Index

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A.T. KearneyFDI Confidence Index

• September 2003

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FDI Confidence Index

• Survey of 1,000 CEOs, CFOs and other location
  decision makers at the worlds largest firms
• Respondents views of 64 countries, which receive
  more than 90 of global FDI flows
• Companies surveyed are responsible for 70 of
  global FDI flows

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Global Events Most Likely to Influence FDI
Decisions ATKearney FDI Confidence Index 9/03

• Recovery of the US economy 84
• Global/regional trade initiatives 63
• Threat of Global Deflation 62
• Depreciation of US dollar 52
• Increased Govt Regulation 42
• Volatility in Energy Prices 31

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Global Events Most Likely to Influence FDI
Decisions ATKearney FDI Confidence Index 9/03

• Middle East Conflict 29
• Security/Terrorism Concerns 29
• Corporate Governance Issues 26
• Anti-Corporate/Brand Sentiment 16
• Corporate Security Costs 9

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• How would you rank these factors in 2004?
• Are there events missing from the list?
• What is the most important factor to you?