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FDI and productivity convergence in Central and Eastern Europe: an industry-level investigation

FDI and productivity convergence in Central and Eastern Europe: an industry-level investigation This paper presents empirical evidence of the effect of FDI inflows on productivity convergence in Central and Eastern Europe, using a new and harmonized industry-level data set. Four conclusions stand out. First, there is a strong convergence effect in productivity, both at the country and at the industry level. Second, FDI inflow plays an important role in accounting for productivity growth. Third, the impact of FDI on productivity critically depends on the absorptive capacity of recipient countries and industries. Fourth, there is important heterogeneity across countries, industries and time with respect to some of the main findings. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Review of World Economics Springer Journals

FDI and productivity convergence in Central and Eastern Europe: an industry-level investigation

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Publisher
Springer Journals
Copyright
Copyright © 2010 by Kiel Institute
Subject
Economics; International Economics; European Integration; Macroeconomics/Monetary Economics//Financial Economics; Economic Policy; Macroeconomics/Monetary Economics//Financial Economics
ISSN
1610-2878
eISSN
1610-2886
DOI
10.1007/s10290-009-0036-z
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Abstract

This paper presents empirical evidence of the effect of FDI inflows on productivity convergence in Central and Eastern Europe, using a new and harmonized industry-level data set. Four conclusions stand out. First, there is a strong convergence effect in productivity, both at the country and at the industry level. Second, FDI inflow plays an important role in accounting for productivity growth. Third, the impact of FDI on productivity critically depends on the absorptive capacity of recipient countries and industries. Fourth, there is important heterogeneity across countries, industries and time with respect to some of the main findings.

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Review of World EconomicsSpringer Journals

Published: Jan 14, 2010

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