RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 How Much Value within Foreign Direct Investment Can a Government Destroy? JF The Journal of Wealth Management FD Institutional Investor Journals SP 16 OP 26 DO 10.3905/jwm.2012.15.1.016 VO 15 IS 1 A1 Tom Arnold A1 Bonnie Buchanan YR 2012 UL https://pm-research.com/content/15/1/16.abstract AB This article employs techniques from real options analysis to determine an actual value that can be gained or lost due to government policy instead of a speculated value. Although a government commits to promoting a particular area of business (in this case, the sugar industry in Vietnam), implementation and conflicting policies can make the investment much less profitable. By employing real options analysis, the investor receives a clearer picture of the losses and gains under a particular governmental policy, which should lead to more prudent investment decisions.TOPICS: Legal/regulatory/public policy, risk management