<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p> In recent years, Poland has become one of the most attractive locations for foreign investment and has strengthened its position in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and throughout Europe. The aim of this paper is to analyse what makes Poland an attractive market for foreign investors, to offer a better understanding of reasons why Poland is a more attractive location compared to its neighbours in the CEE. After surveying Portuguese investors in Poland, our results indicate that the most significant factor determining locating a business in Poland is its large domestic market. Poland’s location is also appreciated by Portuguese investors while deciding on FDI. As indicated by Portuguese investors, the most important obstacles to investment in Poland are language barriers, cultural differences and bureaucracy. These results are relevant for companies who wish to invest in Poland and can also assist policymakers in designing policies to attract FDI.</p></abstract>

In recent years, Poland has become one of the most attractive locations for foreign investment and has strengthened its position in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and throughout Europe. The aim of this paper is to analyse what makes Poland an attractive market for foreign investors, to offer a better understanding of reasons why Poland is a more attractive location compared to its neighbours in the CEE. After surveying Portuguese investors in Poland, our results indicate that the most significant factor determining locating a business in Poland is its large domestic market. Poland’s location is also appreciated by Portuguese investors while deciding on FDI. As indicated by Portuguese investors, the most important obstacles to investment in Poland are language barriers, cultural differences and bureaucracy. These results are relevant for companies who wish to invest in Poland and can also assist policymakers in designing policies to attract FDI.

Location Determinants of Portuguese FDI in Poland

Faculty of Economics University of Porto Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, Porto 4200–464,

Faculty of Economics University of Porto and CEF.UP Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, Porto 4200–464,

TalTech Journal of European Studies

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In recent years, Poland has become one of the most attractive locations for foreign investment and has strengthened its position in Central and Eastern Europe...

Location Determinants of Portuguese FDI in Poland

Published Online: Oct 20, 2016

Page range: 160 - 183

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/bjes-2016-0017

Keywords
Foreign Direct Investment, Poland, Poland’s attractiveness, Portuguese investors

© by Patrycja Aleksandruk

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Location Determinants of Portuguese FDI in Poland

Published Online: Oct 20, 2016

Page range: 160 - 183

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/bjes-2016-0017

KeywordsForeign Direct Investment, Poland, Poland’s attractiveness, Portuguese investors

© by Patrycja Aleksandruk

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Keywords
Foreign Direct Investment, Poland, Poland’s attractiveness, Portuguese investors