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Foreign investments surge in the United States in 1981
Washington AP report shows foreigners spent 19.2 billion dollars to acquire or establish U.S. businesses in 1981, up 57 percent from 1980 and likely a record. Foreign buyers acquired at least 10 percent stakes in 321 American companies and started 554 new ventures, with large deals driving the rise.
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U.S
Commerce Department
Reagan Administration
R. David Belli
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Bureau of Economic Analysis