Spatial Dependence of the FDI Entry Mode Decision: Empirical Evidence From Emerging Market Enterprises

The entry mode and location choices are two fundamental decisions made by firms after they decide to proceed with foreign direct investment (FDI). In previous studies, these two strategic concerns have usually been studied separately as independent decisions. Following recent claims, we extend beyond the macro-environment of the host country or geographical space to study the interdependence between these two decisions by comparing the effects...