Overview of Foreign Direct Investment and Foreign Direct Investments Effect on Employment
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Thi Ngoc Mai Pham , Thi Thu Huong Nguyen , Quang Khanh Nguyen ,
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Abstract
The article has reviewed the research related to foreign direct investment and the effects of foreign direct investment on the employment. Based on an overview of foreign direct investment related concepts and theories, the article is the foundation for future empirical studies on foreign direct investment and its effects employment
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Foreign direct investment, employment
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