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Absorptive capacity from foreign direct investment in Spanish manufacturing firms

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: This paper deals with the determinants of absorptive capacity from foreign direct investment (FDI) spillovers. We study how firm behavior, capabilities, and structure drive absorptive capacity such as research and development (R&D) activities and expenditures, R&D results, internal organization of innovation, external relationships of innovation, human-capital quality, family management, business complexity, and market concentration. Our results enhance and complement previous evidence of the determinants of absorptive capacity, particularly with different approaches to innovative activities as mediators of the capability.

Source: International Business Review

DOI: 10.1016/j.ibusrev.2013.06.006

Authors: Pedro Sánchez-Sellero, Jorge Rosell-Martínez, José Manuel García-Vázquez

Institutions: Universidad de Zaragoza, Centro Universitario de la Defensa Zaragoza, Universidade de Vigo

Language: English

Topic: International Business and FDI

Subfield: Strategy and Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,550