Number: RL33984 Title: Foreign Direct Investment: Current Issues Authors: James K. Jackson, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Abstract: This report presents an overview of current issues related to foreign direct investment in the economy and the development of U.S. policy toward inward and outward direct investment. This report also assesses the role of foreign direct investment in the economy and the costs and benefits of direct investment. Pages: 23 Date: July 14, 2008