scholarly journals Determinants of Absorptive Capacity: a systematic literature review

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 122-152
Author(s):  
Naijela Janaina Costa Silveira ◽  
Diogo Ferraz ◽  
Diego Scarpa de Mello ◽  
Eduardo Polloni-Silva ◽  
Daisy Aparecida do Nascimento Rebelatto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Foreign Direct Investment ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Absorptive Capacity ◽  
Direct Investment ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Productivity Spillovers ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Purpose – To conduct a literature review on the determinants of Absorptive Capacity (AC), which allows for productivity spillovers from Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in developed and developing countries. Theoretical framework – This study is based on the literature indicating that before benefiting from spillovers, companies need a certain level of knowledge and expertise. Design/methodology/approach – A Systematic Literature Review (SLR) of empirical studies on AC and productivity spillovers is presented. A total of 60 articles were reviewed. Findings – The SLR revealed that human capital and R&D investments are the most frequently cited determinants of AC. R&D is especially important for developing countries. Research, Practical & Social implications – Public policies targeting R&D development may be a valuable strategy to facilitate productivity spillovers in developing countries. Originality/value – This paper analyzes the determinants of AC while verifying how both developed and developing countries can benefit from FDI, which is of great importance considering the growth of FDI in developing countries. Keywords - Foreign Direct Investment. Productivity. Spillover.

scholarly journals INFLUENCE OF ABSORPTIVE CAPACITY ON INNOVATION: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
ANDREI MIKHAILOV ◽  
FERNANDA M. REICHERT
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Absorptive Capacity ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Direct Influence ◽  
Initial Sample ◽  
Dynamic Approach ◽  
Measurement Models

ABSTRACT Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to reveal how quantitative empirical studies approach the direct influence of absorptive capacity (AC) on innovation. The AC research field continues to be subject to the phenomenon of reification, since it is still quite scattered. Originality/value: The article contributes to AC’s theoretical approach by compiling a set of forces with AC’s direct influence on innovation. This evaluation has revealed detailed information about this relationship, such as the AC approach used and situations in which it acts as a moderating force in a relationship. Thus, we suggest a structure of influence of AC on innovation. Design/methodology/approach: Systematic literature review based on Tranfield, Denyer, and Smart’s (2003) method was applied. From an initial sample of 231 articles, 37 empirical studies were selected for analysis. We analyzed the AC’s influence on innovation in each paper, as well as the forces that affect that influence. Findings: The results suggest that AC dynamic approach may become dominant within AC and innovation literature, as the number of studies that use this approach grows constantly. However, the validated measurement models proposed by several AC scholars are still underused by most studies. Many empirical studies tend to adapt existing measurement models according to idiosyncratic research needs. In addition, as expected, we identified that intra-firm factors might be as important as environmental factors in transforming firms’ AC into innovation.

Stabilisation Clauses and Foreign Direct Investment: Presumptions versus Realities

2015 ◽  
pp. 88-121 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sotonye Frank
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Foreign Direct Investment ◽  
Direct Investment ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Extractive Industries ◽  
The Political ◽  
Foreign Investors ◽  
Political Risks ◽  
Current Trends

Stabilisation clauses are widely portrayed as an essential tool which developing countries use to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) to their extractive industries. However, this view of stabilisation clauses is based on two presumptions. The first is that developing countries compete to attract FDI. The second is that developing countries have higher levels of political risks. This article argues that neither presumption is true as such. The available evidence points to intense competition among foreign investors, backed by their home governments, for access to the extractive industries in developing countries. The political risks that stabilisation clauses are aimed at also exist at least in equal measure, in developed countries. The article then relies on the findings of previous empirical studies and an analysis of current trends in stabilisation practices to argue that contrary to popular belief, stabilisation clauses do not play an ‘essential’ role in attracting FDI into developing countries.

scholarly journals Impact of Economic Nationalism on FDI Behavior: An Empirical Assessment

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 3991-3993
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Direct Investment ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Direct Investment ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Economic Nationalism ◽  
Business Environments ◽  
Political Events

Purpose: To provide latest and extant literature review and assessment of different environments on foreign direct investment (FDI) Design/Methodology/Approach: This paper reviews some relevant literature in the area and tries to built empirical model linking recent political developments to foreign direct investment. Findings: The findings of the research shows that present business environments affects the FDI growth negatively, in this case the role of economic nationalism plays an important role. Originality/Value: This study is original and proper as it is offering an assessment of how recent political events and overall business environment may impact FDI process in future.

scholarly journals Factors affecting the attraction of foreign direct investment: A study in northwest of Vietnam

Accounting ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 1257-1264
Author(s):  
Phuong Tran Hoa ◽  
Ha Nguyen Thi Thu ◽  
Duong Nguyen Duc
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Foreign Direct Investment ◽  
Direct Investment ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Economic Restructuring ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Fdi Inflows ◽  
Factors Affecting

Foreign direct investment (FDI) plays an important role in economic growth for developing countries where there is always a shortage of investment capital. Its role is manifested through promoting economic restructuring, expanding markets, promoting exports, developing human resources and providing new technologies for development. Therefore, FDI has always been addressed as the top concern of governments in developing countries. However, FDI inflows often fluctuate because of many factors related to the competitive environment, such as market size, economic openness, competition in labor resources, etc. There are many empirical studies related to FDI inflows. However, most of these studies are carried out in developed countries. Meanwhile, in developing countries, there is not as much as this kind of study. On the other hand, the empirical research results are not consistent. This article will analyze the factors affecting FDI in the Northwest region of Vietnam in the context of global economic integration in the period of 2000 - 2019, from which we draw out the policy implications that can be applied to Vietnam.

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