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Diaspora networks in international business and transnational entrepreneurship – A literature review

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  • Maria Elo

    (Turku School of Economics, University of Turku & ZenTra)

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Many underlying developments of globalization should be investigated. Diaspora networks represent an invisible actor in international business (IB), and embody a channel and arena for transnational entrepreneurship (TE). Thus, understanding the development of contemporary diaspora networks and exploring their business potential is important. These networks impact multiple aspects of economic activity, such as investment, entrepreneurship, innovation, expansion, internationalization and creation of international businesses. Despite the multifaceted influence of diaspora networks, little empirical research on their effects has been conducted. This gap may originate in the lack of theoretical and conceptual rigor. In short, the term “diaspora network” remains to be fully discovered in international business. This paper contributes to the literature by increasing the understanding of diaspora networks by reviewing the current literature. The purpose is to enrich the conceptual and theoretical development of IB and TE by connecting them to the emerging field of diaspora entrepreneurship. The paper discusses diaspora networks, illustrates extant theories and research findings, and suggests issues for further research.

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  • Maria Elo, 2014. "Diaspora networks in international business and transnational entrepreneurship – A literature review," ZenTra Working Papers in Transnational Studies 40 / 2014, ZenTra - Center for Transnational Studies.
    • Handle: RePEc:zen:wpaper:40
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    1. Montserrat Llonch-Casanovas, 2016. "Immigrant entrepreneur, transfer of technology and knowledge spillovers: the case of Lyon Barcelona," UHE Working papers 2016_01, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Departament d'Economia i Història Econòmica, Unitat d'Història Econòmica.
    2. Ben Collins Vershiyi Kwaven & Claudia Nelly Berrones-Flemmig & Utz Dornberger, 2018. "“Hitting two targets with one shot” in the context of Immigrant entrepreneurship: Case studies in Germany related with entrepreneurial migrant activities for the development of the home and host count," Research Reports, University of Warsaw, Faculty of Management, vol. 1(26), pages 76-87.
    3. Sharon Doreen Mayer & Aki Harima & Jörg Freiling, 2015. "The Adaptation of Intentional Immigrant Entrepreneurs: A Case Study," Entrepreneurial Business and Economics Review, Centre for Strategic and International Entrepreneurship at the Cracow University of Economics., vol. 3(3), pages 95-122.
    4. Andrei Bundas, 2018. "Diaspora Networks And The Consumption Of Nostalgic Products Among Romanian Migrants In Germany," Oradea Journal of Business and Economics, University of Oradea, Faculty of Economics, vol. 3(2), pages 86-99, September.
    5. Aki Harima, 2015. "Motivation of Japanese Descending Diaspora Entrepreneurs (Motywacja przedsiebiorcow diaspory japonskiej bedacych potomkami emigrantow)," Research Reports, University of Warsaw, Faculty of Management, vol. 2(19), pages 22-36.

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    Keywords

    Diaspora networks; review; international business; international entrepreneurship;
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    JEL classification:

    • F22 - International Economics - - International Factor Movements and International Business - - - International Migration

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