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Firm configuration and internationalisation: A model

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  • Buckley, Peter J.
  • Hashai, Niron

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We present a discrete choice model that analyses the location and control dilemmas of internationalising firms. The model relates simultaneously to a foreign market and to a foreign resource abundant country, and distinguishes between costs of performing specific value adding activities, costs of transportation and knowledge flows cost. The model also offers an economics-based dynamic dimension to firm internationalisation and reflects the role of host country knowledge resources.

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  • Buckley, Peter J. & Hashai, Niron, 2005. "Firm configuration and internationalisation: A model," International Business Review, Elsevier, vol. 14(6), pages 655-675, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:iburev:v:14:y:2005:i:6:p:655-675
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