The dragon and the elephant on the way to Italy

Journal title ECONOMIA E POLITICA INDUSTRIALE
Author/s Valeria Gattai
Publishing Year 2014 Issue 2013/4
Language English Pages 25 P. 63-87 File size 325 KB
DOI 10.3280/POLI2013-004003
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This paper provides original evidence about Chinese and Indian outward direct investment (ODI) in Italy. Firm-level data have been collected through survey interviews involving the whole population of Dragon and Elephant multinationals. With a response rate of 80%, we draw a detailed profile of the parent companies and investigate their main drivers, entry modes, and satisfaction with the local operations.

Keywords: Outward direct investment, India, China, Italy

Jel codes: F23, O53

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Valeria Gattai, The dragon and the elephant on the way to Italy in "ECONOMIA E POLITICA INDUSTRIALE " 4/2013, pp 63-87, DOI: 10.3280/POLI2013-004003