Exporting Costs: A Key Factor in FDI Decisions for Australian Multinationals Edwards, R. W. Buckley, P. J. 10.4225/03/5938aac5dfa8d https://bridges.monash.edu/articles/journal_contribution/Exporting_Costs_A_Key_Factor_in_FDI_Decisions_for_Australian_Multinationals/5090218 Australian industry has quickly extended its reach into international markets over the last fifteen years. Foreign Direct Investment has grown particularly quickly. This paper focuses on four questions: What motivates Australian multinationals to invest abroad? Why do they find the UK to be the most attractive location? Do the investments lead to a reduction in exporting? Does foreign production follow an export mode? Survey research showed exporting costs to play an important role in all these issues. 2017-06-08 01:39:15 Motivation 1996 FDI Exports 1959.1/35691 Location Multinationals monash:6877 Mode