Government officials fear that it may deter badly needed foreign investment.

"But companies are investigated, and pressure is brought to deter investment."

Higher taxes and political uncertainty would deter investment and destroy jobs.

Administration officials have said it would deter foreign investment and would lead to retaliatory measures by other nations.

Poor enforcement of property rights deters both foreign and domestic investment, especially in real estate development and tourism.

The war next door in Afghanistan has deterred foreign investment here.

Frequent policy changes with regard to business and immigration are likely to deter investment and so hinder economic growth.

Unemployment remains stubbornly high, and the infrastructure and corruption continue to deter much foreign investment.

And the lack of reliable electricity deters investment in plant and machinery.

In nations where terrorism is more common, experience shows that it deters foreign investment, and probably domestic investment as well.