Publication
Apr 2008
The publication explores the implications of outward investment on domestic economic performance in relation to European multinational firms. The link between the transfer of production activities and firm productivity is highlighted as is heterogeneity among firms. Data is collected from European multinational enterprises and analysis is consistent with the Helpman theory. The study argues that while the share of multinationals with affiliates abroad is small, those firms actually prove to be more productive.
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Author | Ingo Geishecker, Holger Görg, Daria Taglioni |
Series | Kiel Institute Working Papers |
Issue | 1413 |
Publisher | Kiel Institute for the World Economy |
Copyright | © 2008 Kiel Institute for the World Economy. |