In addition, some experts observed that FDI could have negative effects in such areas as market structure and balance of payments, and could lead to crowding out of domestic enterprises, as well as other social impacts.  Government policies were therefore needed to enhance benefits and minimize negative effects.
En outre, certains experts ont constaté que l'IED pouvait avoir des conséquences néfastes sur le plan socioéconomique: structure des marchés, balance des paiements, éviction des entreprises nationales, etc. Les pouvoirs publics devaient donc prendre des mesures pour accroître les effets bénéfiques de ces investissements et minimiser leurs conséquences néfastes.