The aim of this study is to investigate how labour market specialization influences the regional distribution of foreign direct investments (FDI) within a country. It examines all new foreign start-ups (Greenfield investments) that were made in Sweden between 2001 and 2008 and analyzes how these...

This study examines the location of foreign direct investments (FDI) in Sweden over the period 2002-2009. FDI are measured by the frequency of foreign ventures per region and industry, and reflects new operating facilities established through Greenfield investments. The objective is to provide...

This paper aims at analyzing location choice among foreign companies in Sweden. Using an empirical approach on micro data, their location choices are explored at the regional level and analyzed in a typology setting. Controls are made for industrial sectors and the role played by agglomeration...