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France remains one of the largest
and most competitive trading
entities in the world.
Globalization has produced strong
gains in both manufacturing and
services trade. Export growth to
developing nations has been notably
strong, benefiting various companies
and industries.
SOLID GAINS IN BOTH EXPORTS
AND IMPORTS
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France has experienced net outflows
over the past decade, although France
remains one of the most attractive
destinations in the world for
multinationals.FDI outflows have helped boost the
competitiveness and earnings of
French multinationals. FDI inflows
have helped create jobs and boost theincomes of French workers.
STRONG
OUTFLOWS/INFLOWS
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France has enjoyed greater access
to the global savings pool, a
dynamic that has helped fuel
investment in France and boost
foreign ownership of Frenchequities.
STRONG INFLOWS
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Greater labor mobility in the EU and
net inflows to France have provided
new sources of supply and demand for
French firms; immigrants will act as an
offsetting factor to decliningpopulations and the EUs and Frances
aging population.
GREATER MOBILITY
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France remains one of the largest and
most competitive trading entities in
the world.
Globalization has produced strong
gains in both manufacturing andservices trade. Export growth to
developing nations has been notably
strong, benefiting various companies
and industries.
LOWER
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Low interest rates have been key in
promoting real growth in France. The
lower cost of capital has benefited all
stakeholders in France, notably
corporations and consumers.
STRUCTURALLY LOWER
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Employment growth has slowed; labor
regulations remain a concern, but new
legislation is promising and greater
cross border trade/investment has onbalance helped create jobs.
NET GAINS
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Notably beneficial to french
consumers, with lower Import costs, a
greater variety of goods to choose
from.
The EC estimates that every EUhousehold would gain 5,000 annually
if Europe capitalized on globalizations
gains.
NET GAINS
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Real wages have increased over the
past decade, a trend supported by
lower inflation, greater competition,
more product choice and availability.
MODEST INCREASES
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Real growth has trended higher in
France, yet lags behind the U.S. and
developing nations.
Notwithstanding periods of weakness,
globalization has been a significantboon to Frances exports and French
competitiveness.
UPWARD BIAS
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France needs to raise its technological
capabilities and leverage existing
technical skills. Greater dispersion of
technology has helped boost greater
trade in services and allowed
companies in France to access more of
the global technology skills ofdeveloping nations.
NET GAINS
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