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Modes of international sourcing and the competitiveness of firms: an analysis of European survey data

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  • Neureiter, Marcus
  • Nunnenkamp, Peter

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We draw on a recent survey of European companies to differentiate between alternative modes of international outsourcing as possible determinants of market, cost and knowledge-related aspects of the competitiveness of firms. We find that internalized modes are often superior to outside options, and using existing subsidiaries tends to be more (cost) effective than undertaking new greenfield FDI.

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  • Neureiter, Marcus & Nunnenkamp, Peter, 2009. "Modes of international sourcing and the competitiveness of firms: an analysis of European survey data," Kiel Working Papers 1558, Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW Kiel).
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    Keywords

    International sourcing; FDI; competitiveness of firms; market access; cost reduction; core and support functions;
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    JEL classification:

    • F23 - International Economics - - International Factor Movements and International Business - - - Multinational Firms; International Business
    • L24 - Industrial Organization - - Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior - - - Contracting Out; Joint Ventures
    • L25 - Industrial Organization - - Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior - - - Firm Performance

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