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For the UK, and Scotland in particular, foreign investment has become an essential source of production, employment and income in both manufacturing and service sectors.
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QUESTION 1 For the UK, and Scotland in particular, foreign investment has become an essential source of production, employment and income in both manufacturing and service sectors. It is no exaggeration that for some regions, inward investment flows have been significant in reversing relative economic decline and contributing renewed hope for increasing employment and living standards in depressed areas. It has created new employment and protected "at risk" jobs. Many of the new jobs have been full-time, offering above average levels of pay. The third benefit focuses on the supply-side of the regional economy. There is evidence that foreign investment boosts average productivity - especially when new plants are capital-intensive, using the latest technology and effective management techniques and labour practices. Also, factors such as this one above affect whom the voting public vote for in general elections. If there are no improvements in employment the public soon lose confidence and...
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