Geografie 2010, 115, 188-206

https://doi.org/10.37040/geografie2010115020188

The negative effects of foreign direct investment on the labour market in Plzeň

Magdalena Baštová, Jaroslav Dokoupil

Západočeská univerzita v Plzni, Fakulta pedagogická, katedra geografie, Veleslavínova 42, 306 19 Plzeň, Czechia

Received August 2009
Accepted March 2010

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.

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