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Cross-Border Business Environment Between the Province of Huelva (Spain) and the Alentejo Region (Portugal)

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  • António Sousa

    (Management Department and CEFAGE-UE, University of Évora, Portugal)

  • Jorge Casas Novas

    (Management Department and CEFAGE-UE, University of Évora, Portugal)

  • Alfonso Vargas-Sánchez

    (University of Huelva, Spain)

  • María de los Ángeles Plaza-Mejía

    (University of Huelva, Spain)

Abstract

In this study we have analyzed the evolution of foreign trade and we have identified areas of regular cross-border trade relations between the province of Huelva and the region of Alentejo, as well as the companies that carry out these activities. We have identified a number of elements linked to cooperation: perception of business opportunities, drivers and barriers to cooperation, level of trust in partners, culture of internationalization, the purpose of cross-border activity (seller/exporter, buyer/importer and/or manufacturing), human resources and assessment of cross-border experience. The methodology used was the personal survey, visiting each and every one of the companies belonging to the target population. Results showed that cross-border trade relationships between companies of Huelva and Alentejo are at an early stage.

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  • António Sousa & Jorge Casas Novas & Alfonso Vargas-Sánchez & María de los Ángeles Plaza-Mejía, 2012. "Cross-Border Business Environment Between the Province of Huelva (Spain) and the Alentejo Region (Portugal)," CEFAGE-UE Working Papers 2012_23, University of Evora, CEFAGE-UE (Portugal).
    • Handle: RePEc:cfe:wpcefa:2012_23
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    Keywords

    Internationalization; Business cooperation; Huelva (Spain); Alentejo (Portugal).;
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    JEL classification:

    • L14 - Industrial Organization - - Market Structure, Firm Strategy, and Market Performance - - - Transactional Relationships; Contracts and Reputation
    • M16 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - International Business Administration
    • R11 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General Regional Economics - - - Regional Economic Activity: Growth, Development, Environmental Issues, and Changes

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