Abstract

Literature on FDI location determinants has adopted a macro approach, and only few studies have followed a micro perspective, analyzing FDI barriers in the EU. This study aims to fill this gap through an exploratory study based on the perceptions of 42 foreign subsidiaries established in the EU since 2010. Results indicate that bureaucracy and labor market structure and regulations are the most significant barriers. Additionally, the perception of barriers differs considering the subsidiaries’ location and mode of establishment, suggesting the need for tailor made policies, in order to overcome the barriers perceived to be higher in certain locations.

摘要

关于外国直接投资所在地决定因素的文献采用了宏观方法，只有极少数研究遵循微观观点，分析了欧盟的外国直接投资壁垒。这项研究旨在通过探索性研究来填补这一空白，该研究基于对自2010年以来在欧盟成立的42家外国子公司的看法。结果表明，官僚主义，劳动力市场的结构和法规是最大的障碍。此外，对障碍的看法在考虑子公司的位置和设立方式方面有所不同，这表明需要制定量身定制的政策，以克服在某些位置被认为更高的障碍。