La inversión extranjera directa y su incidencia en la balanza comercial del Ecuador en los años 2000-2014

Abstract

Given the globalization process that the world is experiencing, our country is forced to improve its level of competitiveness, seeking greater economic income, foreign direct investment (FDI) is one of the alternatives; FDI attracts the transfer of technology and knowledge, so it is necessary appropriate policies to encourage this activity, given the difficult economic and financial situation of the country. The purpose of this research is to analyze the incidence of FDI and its impact on the trade balance of Ecuador in the years 2000-2014. In this period a diagnosis of the behavior of FDI in the country is made and the results of the Trade Balance are established. The main result of the research was that FDI has positively influenced Ecuador's trade balance in the period 2000-2014, because FDI cash flows contribute to gross fixed capital formation, of China, Spain, Canada, Brazil and Mexico, that have located their capitals mainly in the activities of exploitation of mines and quarries.