The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).


Book Description

This report discusses the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) comprising nine members, two ex officio members, and other members as appointed by the President representing major departments and agencies within the federal executive branch. While the group generally has operated in relative obscurity, the proposed acquisition of commercial operations at six U.S. ports by Dubai Ports World in 2006 placed the group's operations under intense scrutiny by Members of Congress and the public.













Multinational Banking


Book Description

A brief overview of some facts about multinational banking; tax evasion, global money, and capital market banking; welfare effects of international banking; and implications for public policy.




Policy Framework for Investment


Book Description

Drawing on good practices from OECD and non-OECD countries, the Framework proposes a set of questions for governments to consider in ten policy fields as critically important for the quality of a country’s environment for investment.