Mode of foreign entry, technology transfer, and FDI policy

When technology transfer is costly, a foreign firm and host country government may differ in their preferences over direct entry and acquisition. Government intervention could help induce the socially preferred choice

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Mattoo, Aaditya
Corporate Author: World Bank Development Research Group
Other Authors: Saggi, Kamal, Olarreaga, Marcelo
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C World Bank, Development Research Group, Trade 2001
Series:Policy research working paper
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Collection: World Bank E-Library Archive - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Description
Summary:When technology transfer is costly, a foreign firm and host country government may differ in their preferences over direct entry and acquisition. Government intervention could help induce the socially preferred choice
Item Description:"December 2001. - Includes bibliographical references (p. 23-25). - Title from title screen as viewed on Aug. 24, 2002