00654nam a2200109Ia 4500080001900000245009000019260002900109300001000138520035600148583001700504650002300521  a11.03.03 U5816  aAssessing the impact of the current financial and economic crisis on global FDI flows  b[UN]a[New York]USc2009  a23 p.  aProvides a quantitative analysis of FDI flows in 2008.  Analyzes the channels of transmission of the present crisis to FDI  and assesses its impact by type of FDI.  Explores various scenarios for the medium term, ranging from quick recovery to persistent stagnation of FDI flows.  Deals with the implications of the present crisis for public policies.  c3/6/09kJOYD  aFOREIGN INVESTMENT