During the last three decades, a vast literature emerged on the empirical evidence of productivity spillovers from FDI … surveyed to date, by taking into account intra and inter-sectoral FDI spillovers. We summarize the different channels for … diffusion of FDI spillovers and the effects that may be expected in each case. Some paths for further research on the topic are …

during the 1990s in an attempt to expand FDI inflows. Although the theory on the subject predicts a positive relationship … between the inflow of FDI and the conclusion of these agreements, the empirical literature is not conclusive about what … impacts TBIs have on FDI, making uncertain the effects that these agreements have had on investment decisions in the region …