Conversation with Courtney Fingar, WISC Global Fellow
NYU WISC Dialogues: Foreign Direct Investment
Guest: Courtney Fingar, WISC Global Fellow
DRI Director Mark Kennedy sits down with WISC Global Fellow and foreign direct investment expert Courtney Fingar to examine the shifting landscape of global capital flows amidst trade protectionism and rising geopolitical tensions. The discussion analyzes how industrial policies, increasing supply chain transparency, and localized trade restrictions are reshaping investment patterns and forcing nations to adapt.
The conversation focuses on artificial intelligence and technology hubs, highlighting the regulatory lag governments face and the balance between attracting data centers and managing regional data sovereignty. Drawing from global success stories, they discuss why long-term investments in human capital and policy stability have become key differentiators for countries competing to win high-value, innovation-led productive FDI.
Author
Courtney Fingar
WISC Global Fellow
Mark Kennedy
Director