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The spatial econometrics of FDI and third country effects

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  • Martijn Regelink
  • J. Paul Elhorst

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Different fundamental methodological spatial econometric issues are discussed not yet addressed by the existent empirical literature on FDI and third country effects that explains why it has failed to find results consistent with formal theory. This is demonstrated by taking the baseline spatial econometric model developed by Blonigen et al. (Eur Econ Rev 51:1303–1325, 2007 ) as point of departure and using US data on outbound FDI into 20 European countries observed over the 1999–2008 period. By refining the spatial econometric approach, we find significant empirical evidence in favor of competition among European countries in attracting US companies, and results that are consistent with export-platform and pure vertical FDI motives. Copyright Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2015

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  • Martijn Regelink & J. Paul Elhorst, 2015. "The spatial econometrics of FDI and third country effects," Letters in Spatial and Resource Sciences, Springer, vol. 8(1), pages 1-13, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:lsprsc:v:8:y:2015:i:1:p:1-13
    DOI: 10.1007/s12076-014-0125-z
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    Keywords

    FDI; Spatial econometrics; Normalization; Spillover effects; Fixed effects; C21; F23; R12;
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    JEL classification:

    • C21 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Single Equation Models; Single Variables - - - Cross-Sectional Models; Spatial Models; Treatment Effect Models
    • F23 - International Economics - - International Factor Movements and International Business - - - Multinational Firms; International Business
    • R12 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General Regional Economics - - - Size and Spatial Distributions of Regional Economic Activity; Interregional Trade (economic geography)

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