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R&D offshoring in multinational enterprisesRelevance of transaction cost and internalization theories.
- Source :
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Competitiveness Review . 2012, Vol. 22 Issue 5, p376-395. 20p. - Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine recent trends in R&D offshoring by US multinational enterprises (MNEs) against a well-established conceptual framework derived from transaction cost and internalization theories, as well as challenges to it. Design/methodology/approach – The paper develops and tests a parsimonious model of cross-country variation in R&D performed by affiliates of MNEs based on a 31-country, 15-year dataset of US non-bank majority-owned foreign affiliates (MOFAs). Findings – Consistent with the implications of transaction cost and internalization frameworks, the findings show that the location of R&D offshoring is significantly determined by ownership of physical assets by MNEs in the host country and host country technological capability. Practical implications – R&D offshoring can enhance the quality and the quantity of knowledge flows between home country and host country R&D centers. The resulting positive knowledge spill-over effects can increase the welfare and productivity of an MNE and its home country in the long run. Originality/value – The paper provides a comprehensive explanation for MNEs' R&D offshoring based on transaction costs, internalization framework and technological factors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10595422
- Volume :
- 22
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Competitiveness Review
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 84680548
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1108/10595421211266276