The persistence of distance? The impact of technology on MNE motivations for foreign investment

Article Abstract:

The way in which variation in the costs of distance, caused by technological developments, affect the rationale for foreign investment, the one aspect of international activity, is examined. How the lowered costs of distance, brought about by information technology, might affect the motivations of firms to go overseas is discussed.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Evaluation, Foreign investments, Forecasts and trends, Investments, Market trend/market analysis, Investment management, Foreign direct investment

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Liability of foreignness in global competition? financial service affiliates in the city of London

Article Abstract:

A theoretical framework that distinguishes between different types of advantages that determine the relative performance of MNEs is introduced. In what way the foreign financial service firms operating in the city of London do not suffer the liability of foreignness to the extent suggested by theory is examined.

England, Case studies, Comparative analysis, Industrial locations, Industrial location, Foreign banks

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Geograhic scope and multinational enterprise performance

Article Abstract:

The concept of geographic scope that is split into international asset dispersion and country environment diversity, are tested using a structural equation modeling approach. Study provide theoretical understanding of multinational enterprises (MNEs).

World market, International markets

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