evidence: Foreign direct investment (FDIforeign direct investment) is defined as an investment reflecting a lasting interest and control by a foreign direct investor, resident in one economy, in an enterprise resident in another economy (foreign affiliate). FDIforeign direct investment inflows comprise capital provided by a foreign direct investor to a foreign affiliate, or capital received by a foreign direct investor from a foreign affiliate. FDIforeign direct investment outflows represent the same flows from the perspective of the other economy. FDIforeign direct investment flows are presented on a net basis, i.e., as credits less debits. Thus, in cases of reverse investment or disinvestment, FDIforeign direct investment may be negative.