Geografie 2010, 115, 188-206
The negative effects of foreign direct investment on the labour market in Plzeň
This paper investigates the negative effects of foreign direct investment on the local labour market in the city of Plzeň, Czechia. The analysis utilizes data collected from public databases, companies’ annual reports, and field research of Plzeň’s firms. The paper identifies several negative effects of foreign direct investment on Plzeň’s labour market, including the quality and structure of the local labour force and its average gross monthly wages.
Keywords
foreign direct investment, negative effects, labour market, Czechia, Plzeň.
