France remains one of the largest and most competitive trading entities in the world.

Globalization has produced strong gains in both manufacturing and services trade. Export growth to developing nations has been notably strong, benefiting various companies and industries.

SOLID GAINS IN BOTH EXPORTS AND IMPORTS

France has experienced net outflows over the past decade, although France remains one of the most attractive destinations in the world for multinationals. FDI outflows have helped boost the competitiveness and earnings of French multinationals. FDI inflows have helped create jobs and boost the incomes of French workers. STRONG OUTFLOWS/INFLOWS

France has enjoyed greater access to the global savings pool, a dynamic that has helped fuel investment in France and boost foreign ownership of French equities.

STRONG INFLOWS

Greater labor mobility in the EU and net inflows to France have provided new sources of supply and demand for French firms; immigrants will act as an offsetting factor to declining populations and the EUs and Frances aging population.

GREATER MOBILITY

France remains one of the largest and most competitive trading entities in the world. Globalization has produced strong gains in both manufacturing and services trade. Export growth to developing nations has been notably strong, benefiting various companies and industries. LOWER

Low interest rates have been key in promoting real growth in France. The lower cost of capital has benefited all stakeholders in France, notably corporations and consumers.

STRUCTURALLY LOWER

Employment growth has slowed; labor regulations remain a concern, but new legislation is promising and greater cross border trade/investment has on balance helped create jobs.

NET GAINS

Notably beneficial to french consumers, with lower Import costs, a greater variety of goods to choose from. The EC estimates that every EU household would gain 5,000 annually if Europe capitalized on globalizations gains. NET GAINS

Real wages have increased over the past decade, a trend supported by lower inflation, greater competition, more product choice and availability.

MODEST INCREASES

Real growth has trended higher in France, yet lags behind the U.S. and developing nations. Notwithstanding periods of weakness, globalization has been a significant boon to Frances exports and French competitiveness. UPWARD BIAS

France needs to raise its technological capabilities and leverage existing technical skills. Greater dispersion of technology has helped boost greater trade in services and allowed companies in France to access more of the global technology skills of developing nations. NET GAINS