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Import and FDI as channels of international TFP spillovers

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  • Jacek Pietrucha

    (University of Economics in Katowice, Poland)

  • Rafal Zelazny

    (University of Economics in Katowice, Poland)

  • Magdalena Kozlowska

    (University of Economics in Katowice, Poland)

  • Oliwia Sojka

    (University of Economics in Katowice, Poland)

Abstract

Research background: In existing studies two main channels of international technology spillovers are extensively discussed — trade and FDI. Nevertheless empirical studies give mixed results regards the nature and extent of trade and FDI spillovers. Purpose of the article: The aim of the article is to study import and foreign direct investments (FDI) as channels of international TFP spillovers. Methods: We employ dynamic spatial autoregression (SAR) methods. Our panel comprises data for 41 developed and upper mid-developed countries over the period 1995–2014. Findings & Value added: Our preliminary results show that (1) the trade and investment channels are both important for technology transfer, (2) the degree of their significance depends on the absorptive capacity such as good quality of the institutions.

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  • Jacek Pietrucha & Rafal Zelazny & Magdalena Kozlowska & Oliwia Sojka, 2018. "Import and FDI as channels of international TFP spillovers," Equilibrium. Quarterly Journal of Economics and Economic Policy, Institute of Economic Research, vol. 13(1), pages 55-72, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:pes:ierequ:v:13:y:2018:i:1:p:55-72
    DOI: 10.24136/eq.2018.003
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    1. Michal Fabuš & Marek Csabay, 2018. "State aid and investment: case of Slovakia," Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Issues, VsI Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Center, vol. 6(2), pages 480-488, December.
    2. Mengzhen Wang & Baekryul Choi, 2023. "An Analysis of the Impact of International R&D Spillovers and Technology Innovation in China," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(3), pages 1-25, January.
    3. Michal Fabuš & Marek Csabay, 2018. "State aid and investment: case of Slovakia," Post-Print hal-02342826, HAL.
    4. Wiesława Lizinska & Roman Kisiel & Alina Zrobek-Rozanska, 2020. "Foreign Direct Investment in Poland and Changes in the Branch Structure," European Research Studies Journal, European Research Studies Journal, vol. 0(Special 1), pages 201-214.
    5. Dezhu Ye & Yunjue Huang & Xian Ye, 2023. "Financial Structure, Technology, and Economic Growth: A Structural Matching Perspective," China & World Economy, Institute of World Economics and Politics, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, vol. 31(1), pages 119-148, January.

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    Keywords

    technology transfer; growth; trade; foreign investment; TFP;
    All these keywords.

    JEL classification:

    • O11 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Macroeconomic Analyses of Economic Development
    • O33 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights - - - Technological Change: Choices and Consequences; Diffusion Processes
    • O50 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economywide Country Studies - - - General
    • C23 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Single Equation Models; Single Variables - - - Models with Panel Data; Spatio-temporal Models

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