We investigate whether inward FDI, either at the firm or industry level, has any impact on product innovation by … 1999 to 2003. Our results show that foreign capital participation is associated with higher innovative activity. Inward FDI … in the sector has a negative effect on innovative activity in SOEs. However, there is a positive effect of FDI on SOEs …

We investigate whether inward FDI, either at the firm or industry level, has any impact on product innovation by … 1999 to 2003. Our results show that foreign capital participation is associated with higher innovative activity. Inward FDI … in the sector has a negative effect on innovative activity in SOEs. However, there is a positive effect of FDI on SOEs …

the role of trade costs in explaining the increase in the number of cross-border mergers and acquisitions. In particular …, we distinguish horizontal and non-horizontal M&As and investigate whether trade costs affect these two types of mergers … that while in the aggregate trade costs affect cross-border merger activity negatively its impact differs importantly …

available from Global Trade Alert, combined with bilateral FDI data between OECD countries and a large number of partner … about 40 to 80 percent lower FDI inflows. Trade protection does not appear to have any implications for the country’s FDI … FDI flows. The verdict from this analysis is clear: a country that implements new protectionist measures may expect that …

analyses the role of trade costs in explaining the increase in both the number and the value of cross-border mergers and … acquisitions. In particular, we distinguish horizontal and non-horizontal Mamp;As and investigate whether distance and trade policy … the period 1990-2001. Our findings suggest that while in the aggregate trade costs affect cross-border merger activity …

reviewing possible sources of FDI induced spillovers. It then provides a comprehensive evaluation of the empirical evidence on …

analyzes the role of trade costs in explaining the increase in the number of cross-border Mamp;As. In particular, we … distinguish horizontal and non-horizontal Mamp;As and investigate whether trade costs affect these two types of mergers … that while in the aggregate trade costs affect cross-border merger activity negatively its impact differs importantly …

Gravity modelling has been used extensively in analysing trade flows but less so for cross-border investment. Recent … theoretical work provides an underpinning for applications to FDI. In this paper we estimate a gravity model to evaluate the … potential for increased FDI for a sample of Eastern European countries, following accession to the EU. Preliminary results …