Abstrakt:
The issue of foreign direct investment is becoming an increasingly discussed
topic in terms of possibilities of influencing their volume and their benefits for the
national economy as well. Foreign direct investment can have a numerous impact on
the host economy. It can influence the labor market, increase competitiveness, bring
new management practices, know-how, innovation or interconnection of national
economies. Investments can also have negative impacts on the national economy such
as crowding out domestic businesses or inequality of investment inflows into different
industries. The aim of the paper is based on empirical studies define the possible
factors influencing the inflow of foreign direct investment into the country and identify
the specific factors influencing the inflow of foreign direct investment into the Czech
Republic. Using multiple regression analysis, the Expenditure on science and
research, Gross domestic product, Corporation tax, and the Corruption perception
index were identified as significant factors influencing foreign direct investment in the
Czech Republic.