Despite competition concerns over the increasing dominance of global corporations, many argue that productivity … superstars intensive in R&D, IT and/or human capital. In addition to productivity spillovers, we document the transmission of … firm's existing network. These results suggest an important role for raising productivity through the supply chains of …

: their productivity level and its export status. In line with theories and empirical evidence on the absorptive capacity of …

above average size, initial profitability and initial labor productivity. After controlling for this selection bias, we find … that foreign investment has a positive, but statistically insignificant, impact on TFP (Total Factor Productivity) growth …