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Globalization of R&D by U.S-based Multinational Enterprises

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  • Prema-chandra Athukorala

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  • Archanun Kohpaiboonb

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This paper examines patterns and determinants of overseas R&D investment by US-based manufacturing MNEs using a new panel dataset over the period 1990-2004. The analysis reveals that R&D intensity of operation of US MNE affiliates is mainly determined by the domestic market size, overall R&D capability and cost of hiring R&D personnel. There is no evidence to suggest that financial incentives have a significant impact on inter-country differences in R&D intensity when controlled for other relevant variables. Overall, our findings cast doubts on the efficacy of efforts by host country governments entice MNEs affiliates to engage in domestic R&D in a global context where R&D is becoming a truly global activity.

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Paper provided by The Australian National University, Arndt-Corden Department of Economics in its series Departmental Working Papers with number 2009-07.

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Length: 47 pages
Date of creation: 2009
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Handle: RePEc:pas:papers:2009-07

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Keywords: R&D; multinational enterprises; foreign direct investment;

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  1. Barros, Henrique M., 2011. "The Effects of Innovation Partnership, Foreign Ownership and Enhanced Management Practices on the Use of Patents in Brazilian Manufacturing," Ibmec Working Papers wpe_255, Insper Working Paper, Insper Instituto de Ensino e Pesquisa.

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