HYPERION ECONOMIC JOURNAL

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• Suzana POPA, PhD., Associate Professor, Affiliation: Hyperion University of Bucharest, Romania;

Following the series of atypical and impactful years, including the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, 2022 emerged as another year that shook global politics, sending economic shockwaves worldwide. It is natural for Foreign Direct Investments (FDI), a key globalization vector, to react to these shocks. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the investment sensitivity levels in the global, European, and Romanian economies. It analyzes the macroeconomic impact of the Ukraine war and other external and internal factors on the dynamics of FDI globally, within the EU, and specifically in Romania. Was the context of 2022 inhibiting or encouraging for private investors? The answer is complex and not universally applicable, requiring a thorough analysis of the global economy, continents, and our country.

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