Useful Globalization Data

Looking for some useful data on foreign direct investment (FDI)? Check out the newest data releases by U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).

U.S. Multinational Companies: Operations in 2003: The worldwide value added of U.S. multinational companies increased 9.3 percent after decreasing in 2002, reflecting a substantial increase in the value added by foreign affiliates. PDF

International Investment Position of the United States at Yearend 2004: The net international investment position at current cost was -$2,484.2 billion; in 2003, it was -$2,156.7 billion. The -$327.5 billion change mainly reflected substantial net foreign purchases of U.S. Treasury securities and U.S. corporate bonds. PDF

Direct Investment Position: The historical-cost position of U.S. direct investment abroad increased 15 percent after increasing 11 percent in 2003, and the position of foreign direct investment in the United States increased 8 percent after increasing 5 percent. PDF

Holding Companies in the Data on U.S. Direct Investment Abroad PDF