00690nam a2200097Ia 450000500170000010000230001724500940004026000090013452004300014358300190057320260716043736.0 aRios-Morales, Ruth aCan the Latin American and Caribbean countries emulate the Irish model of FDI attraction? c2006 aHighlights important aspects of the Irish experience that may be applicable in Latin America. Assesses the role of FDI in the economy and looks at recent trends and determinants of FDI in developing countries. Evaluates FDI strategies and identifies policy failures in the era of globalization in those countries. Examines the Irish model of FDI attraction, highlighting the importance of the work of promotional agencies. c10/13/06kJOYD