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Unveiling the role of different types of local absorptive capacity: The effects of inward FDI spillovers on regional innovation

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Garcia, Renato ; Araujo, Veneziano ; Mascarini, Suelene ; Santos, Emerson Gomes ; Costa, Ariana ; Ferreira, Sarah
Número total de Autores: 6
Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
Fonte: PAPERS IN REGIONAL SCIENCE; v. 103, n. 5, p. 13-pg., 2024-08-21.
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The aim of our paper is to examine the role of different types of local absorptive capacity in moderating the relation between inward FDI spillovers and regional innovation. We use data on the investments of multinational companies (MNCs) in Brazilian regions from 2003 to 2014, linking them to regional innovative performance. Our results reveal that the transfer of technological knowledge from MNCs to local firms cannot be taken for granted since the positive effects of inward FDI spillovers on regional innovation occur when the new knowledge provided by inward FDI can be associated with the existing capabilities of local actors. The different types of absorptive capacity among local actors have diverse effects on their ability to benefit from inward FDI spillovers. Our findings reveal the distinct moderating effects of firm and local institutions capabilities, indicating that firms' absorptive capacity can derive greater benefits from the new knowledge provided by inward FDI. Finally, our study provides new empirical evidence of inward FDI spillovers and sheds new light on regional FDI attraction policies. (AU)

Processo FAPESP: 19/03911-0 - Financiamento público, grau de novidade da inovação e inovação regional
Beneficiário:Suelene Mascarini de Souza Romero
Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Pós-Doutorado
Processo FAPESP: 21/02261-2 - Geografia da inovação e a formação de sistemas de inovação localizados no Brasil: fundamentos conceituais, análise empírica e implicações de políticas
Beneficiário:Renato de Castro Garcia
Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Regular