摘要：This paper examines the recent history and current status of Japanese foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Czech Republic,which represents about US$ 1.8 billion in investments and employment of more than 31,000 local workers.By contrast,Japanese FDI in other countries in the region is insignificant.Data describing the historical development of Japanese investment are analyzed,showing that the automotive and electronics sector dominate.The paper discusses reasons for Japanese FDI in the Czech Republic and presents findings from a small exploratory survey of Japanese expatriate managers in the firms’ Czech operations.Distinguishing aspects of Japanese investment in this country appear to be related more to cultural similarity factors and availability of skilled labour than to the typical attributions of investment incentives,low-cost labour,supply-chain linkages,and relative political stability.
关键词：This paper examines the recent history and current status of Japanese foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Czech Republic,which represents about US$ 1.8 billion in investments and employment of more than 31,000 local workers.By contrast,Japanese FDI in other countries in the region is insignificant.Data describing the historical development of Japanese investment are analyzed,showing that the automotive and electronics sector dominate.The paper discusses reasons for Japanese FDI in the Czech Republic and presents findings from a small exploratory survey of Japanese expatriate managers in the firms’ Czech operations.Distinguishing aspects of Japanese investment in this country appear to be related more to cultural similarity factors and availability of skilled labour than to the typical attributions of investment incentives,low-cost labour,supply-chain linkages,and relative political stability.
