Question #82323
discuss major barriers to both local and foreign direct investment in LDC's
Expert's answer
Direct investment, more commonly referred to as foreign direct investment (FDI), refers to an investment in a foreign business enterprise designed to acquire a controlling interest in this enterprise.
The main factors that affect foreign direct investment are infrastructure and access to raw materials, communication and transport links, skills and wage costs of labour.
Source:
https://www.investopedia.com/terms/d/direct-investment.asp
