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Export upgrading and FDI: new evidence from Brazil

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  • Adriana Bruscato Bortoluzzo

    (INSPER)

  • Camila F. S. Campos

    (University of Torino (ESOMAS))

  • Juliana Cavalcanti

    (Humberto Sanches e Associados)

Abstract

This study presents additional evidence of the role of FDI flows in upgrading the quality of exports. Using industry-level data on Brazilian FDI inflows, we show that FDI inflows promote export upgrading. Moreover, where you export matters. Exports to emerging economies benefited from quality upgrading due to FDI inflows, especially of medium-high-tech products. Our findings show that both intermediate and final goods contribute to the quality upgrading identified in our analysis, particularly when sold to emerging economies.

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  • Adriana Bruscato Bortoluzzo & Camila F. S. Campos & Juliana Cavalcanti, 2025. "Export upgrading and FDI: new evidence from Brazil," Review of World Economics (Weltwirtschaftliches Archiv), Springer;Institut für Weltwirtschaft (Kiel Institute for the World Economy), vol. 161(4), pages 1661-1683, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:weltar:v:161:y:2025:i:4:d:10.1007_s10290-025-00595-3
    DOI: 10.1007/s10290-025-00595-3
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    JEL classification:

    • F14 - International Economics - - Trade - - - Empirical Studies of Trade
    • F21 - International Economics - - International Factor Movements and International Business - - - International Investment; Long-Term Capital Movements
    • O14 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Industrialization; Manufacturing and Service Industries; Choice of Technology

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