Equity Joint Ventures and the Theory of the Multinational Enterprise

作者: Paul W. Beamish , John C. Banks

DOI: 10.1057/PALGRAVE.JIBS.8490403

关键词: EconomicsForeign direct investmentInternational businessSubsidiaryOrganizational cultureFinanceTransaction costInternational joint ventureMultinational corporationIndustrial organizationEquity (finance)

摘要: This paper extends the internalization approach to theory of multinational enterprise (MNE) include an expanded role for equity joint ventures. Using transaction cost paradigm Williamson, this explains why ventures may sometimes be preferred over wholly owned subsidiaries. Also presented is empirical work on joint-venture performance in developing countries which demonstrates that under certain conditions can optimal mode foreign direct investment.

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