Abstract
This article touches upon the institutional aspect of internationalization processes. It focuses on the role of formal institutions in pursuing foreign direct investment (FDI). By discussing and evaluating the current policy towards outgoing FDI (OFDI) in Poland, we seek to assess the significance of state support after 2008 global economic turmoil. Drawing on available literature and mainly expert survey as qualitative method, we exemplify some of the challenges involved in designing and implementing policy which aim at facilitating OFDI. Presented findings shall be seen as starting point for further more detailed research. * Research project, No. 11430010 Small Grants Program of the International Visegrad Fund „Outward FDI policies in Visegrad Countries”
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