To a greater or lesser degree, many governments can be considered pregmatic nationalists when it comes...
To a greater or lesser degree, many governments can be considered pregmatic nationalists when it comes to foreign direct investment (FDI); this means it has both benefits and costs. FDI can benefit a host country by bringing capital, technology, and jobs, and it can also have a negative effect on a country's balance of payments. Accordingly, government policies are shaped by a consideration of these costs and benefits of FDI.