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In today's global economy, mobilizing domestic and foreign investment is essential for sustaining growth and competitiveness. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) can be a powerful tool for economic transformation, yet its flow remains unpredictable—concentrated in specific regions, creating both opportunities and challenges. This uneven distribution can either accelerate technological advancement or widen development gaps. Capital Without Borders: Direct Investments and Strategic Insights for Economic Growth explores FDI's role in driving innovation, growth, and global competitiveness. It examines investment strategies, allocation priorities, and the evolving significance of FDI in shaping economies. Through lessons from transition economies like Central Eastern Europe and China, as well as insights into top donor nations—the US, Japan, China, and the EU—the book provides practical recommendations for optimizing investment strategies. Designed for policymakers, business leaders, economists, and academics, this book offers a comprehensive analysis of investment trends, motivations, and regulatory frameworks. Whether shaping economic policy or guiding corporate or investment strategy, readers will gain the tools to navigate complex investment landscapes and maximize FDI's returns.

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Olga Kugatkina is a business founder, strategist, and board advisor. She advised entrepreneurs and boards on scaling businesses and expanding operations. With a career spanning Silicon Valley and London, she has led over 200 due diligence assessments and valuations, contributing to the successful execution of more than 114 deals valued between $100 million and $1 billion. Olga has guided companies through successful exits on the London Stock Exchange and NYSE and via strategic sales. Her expertise extends to providing strategic advice to the U.S. Department of Commerce on cross-border investments and conducting research for the UK Department of Business and Trade. She holds a PhD in International Economics and is an alumna of the Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University and the Strategic Leadership Program at Stanford University Graduate School of Business.

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