In this paper, we trace the evolution of international trade and foreign direct investment (FDI) theories from their origins to the present. We describe the comparative advantage (Ricardo), and the competitive advantage (Porter) theories of international trade and we review the international...

Pricing strategy has played an important role in consumer purchasing behavior and decision making process (Richard, 1985; Myers, 1997). For international markets, pricing is one of the most important elements of marketing product mix, generates cash and determines a company's survival (Yaprak,...

Stock exchanges have played a great role in the investment process in developed countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, and so many others and have contributed to their development. Though the stock exchange market is necessary to the economic growth of Rwanda, its...

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) plays an important role in the development of emerging economies and it has recently been considered a force for the integration of countries, particularly developing ones, into the global economy. However FDI flows into Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has been dismally...

In this paper, we examine political, financial, and economic risk factors that influence the inflow of FDI into host countries. We develop an optimization model anchored in the eclectic theory of international production and show a numerical example of how our model can be employed for...

Mergers & Acquisition is an important strategy for higher market share, rapid market penetration and economies of scale. Trans-border M&A is an important part of the annual FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) flow. In recent years, Canada has witnessed an impressive number of mergers and...

Multinational enterprises (MNEs) are known for their superior technology, management and marketing skills, and have played a vital role in the development of emerging economies. Developing countries seek to attract these multinational firms to build modern manufacturing industries, and...

The current study investigates the level of “opportunity to see” with reference to the advertised products/service/ideas on the LED video screens in Kigali city. A total of 157 respondents were conveniently selected and interviewed just after passing by the video screens. Results demonstrate...