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MNEs and industrial structure in host countries: a portfolio analysis of Irish manufacturing

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  • F Barry

    (University College, Dublin, Ireland)

  • C Kearney

    (School of Business and Institute for International Integration Studies, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland)

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Ireland has been very successful in attracting foreign MNEs in high-technology sectors. Although these sectors exhibit faster growth than the traditional low-technology sectors populated primarily by indigenous firms, the high-technology sectors are also more volatile. We use portfolio theory to show that Ireland's FDI strategy has led to a more diversified manufacturing sector that exhibits higher growth without a commensurate increase in volatility and risk. Journal of International Business Studies (2006) 37, 392–406. doi:10.1057/palgrave.jibs.8400193

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  • F Barry & C Kearney, 2006. "MNEs and industrial structure in host countries: a portfolio analysis of Irish manufacturing," Journal of International Business Studies, Palgrave Macmillan;Academy of International Business, vol. 37(3), pages 392-406, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:jintbs:v:37:y:2006:i:3:p:392-406
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