How remote are R&D labs? Distance factors and international innovative activities

Volume: 44, Issue: 7, Pages: 649 - 675
Published: Jul 11, 2013
Abstract
This paper shows that value creation by multinational enterprises (MNEs) is the result of activities where geographic distance effects can be overcome. We submit that geographic distance has a relatively low impact on international research and development (R&D) investments, owing to the spiky nature of innovation, and to the unique ability of MNEs to absorb and transfer knowledge on a global scale. On the one hand, MNEs need to set up their...
Paper Details
Title
How remote are R&D labs? Distance factors and international innovative activities
Published Date
Jul 11, 2013
Volume
44
Issue
7
Pages
649 - 675
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